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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,317.02, 617,062.21 and 265,899.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,317.02, 617,062.21 and 265,899.91 is: 366,802.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,317.02 : 617,062.21 = 265,899.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,317.02/617,062.21 = 265,899.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,317.02x = 617,062.21 × 265,899.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,317.02x = 164,076,786,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,076,786,103.40/447,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,802.02

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