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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,538.48, 616,204.44 and 265,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,538.48, 616,204.44 and 265,266.96 is: 366,057.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,538.48 : 616,204.44 = 265,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,538.48/616,204.44 = 265,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,538.48x = 616,204.44 × 265,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,538.48x = 163,458,678,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,458,678,537.30/446,538.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,057.32

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