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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,350.88, 617,140.77 and 265,959.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,350.88, 617,140.77 and 265,959.90 is: 366,903.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,350.88 : 617,140.77 = 265,959.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,350.88/617,140.77 = 265,959.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,350.88x = 617,140.77 × 265,959.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,350.88x = 164,134,697,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,134,697,475.12/447,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,903.71

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