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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,339.44, 617,323.65 and 266,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,339.44, 617,323.65 and 266,047.40 is: 367,142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,339.44 : 617,323.65 = 266,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,339.44/617,323.65 = 266,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,339.44x = 617,323.65 × 266,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,339.44x = 164,237,352,586.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,237,352,586.64/447,339.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,142.57

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