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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,263.08, 615,756.44 and 265,031.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,263.08, 615,756.44 and 265,031.86 is: 365,692.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,263.08 : 615,756.44 = 265,031.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,263.08/615,756.44 = 265,031.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,263.08x = 615,756.44 × 265,031.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,263.08x = 163,195,073,723.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,195,073,723.37/446,263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,692.53

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