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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,056.89, 667,385.73 and 265,227.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,056.89, 667,385.73 and 265,227.17 is: 397,721.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,056.89 : 667,385.73 = 265,227.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,056.89/667,385.73 = 265,227.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,056.89x = 667,385.73 × 265,227.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,056.89x = 177,008,825,129.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,008,825,129.36/445,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,721.80

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