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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,133.44, 617,204.66 and 265,844.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,133.44, 617,204.66 and 265,844.93 is: 366,961.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,133.44 : 617,204.66 = 265,844.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,133.44/617,204.66 = 265,844.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,133.44x = 617,204.66 × 265,844.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,133.44x = 164,080,731,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,080,731,841.00/447,133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,961.44

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