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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,296.29, 668,837.82 and 265,731.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,296.29, 668,837.82 and 265,731.99 is: 399,131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,296.29 : 668,837.82 = 265,731.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,296.29/668,837.82 = 265,731.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,296.29x = 668,837.82 × 265,731.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,296.29x = 177,731,604,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,731,604,895.86/445,296.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,131.12

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