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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,347.88, 617,136.65 and 265,956.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,347.88, 617,136.65 and 265,956.89 is: 366,899.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,347.88 : 617,136.65 = 265,956.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,347.88/617,136.65 = 265,956.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,347.88x = 617,136.65 × 265,956.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,347.88x = 164,131,739,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,131,739,723.55/447,347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,899.56

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