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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,346.02, 616,046.91 and 265,158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,346.02, 616,046.91 and 265,158.61 is: 365,971.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,346.02 : 616,046.91 = 265,158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,346.02/616,046.91 = 265,158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,346.02x = 616,046.91 × 265,158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,346.02x = 163,350,142,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,350,142,350.40/446,346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,971.99

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