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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,315.02, 617,059.46 and 265,897.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,315.02, 617,059.46 and 265,897.91 is: 366,799.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,315.02 : 617,059.46 = 265,897.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,315.02/617,059.46 = 265,897.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,315.02x = 617,059.46 × 265,897.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,315.02x = 164,074,816,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,074,816,344.94/447,315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,799.26

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