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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,205.62, 617,303.99 and 265,916.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,205.62, 617,303.99 and 265,916.99 is: 367,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,205.62 : 617,303.99 = 265,916.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,205.62/617,303.99 = 265,916.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,205.62x = 617,303.99 × 265,916.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,205.62x = 164,151,617,043.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,151,617,043.81/447,205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,060.72

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