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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,070.24, 616,926 and 265,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,070.24, 616,926 and 265,772.80 is: 366,748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,070.24 : 616,926 = 265,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,070.24/616,926 = 265,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,070.24x = 616,926 × 265,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,070.24x = 163,962,150,412.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,962,150,412.80/447,070.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,748.08

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