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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,314.20, 617,058.33 and 265,897.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,314.20, 617,058.33 and 265,897.09 is: 366,798.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,314.20 : 617,058.33 = 265,897.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,314.20/617,058.33 = 265,897.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,314.20x = 617,058.33 × 265,897.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,314.20x = 164,074,014,307.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,074,014,307.26/447,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,798.13

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