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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,353.88, 617,144.91 and 265,962.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,353.88, 617,144.91 and 265,962.90 is: 366,907.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,353.88 : 617,144.91 = 265,962.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,353.88/617,144.91 = 265,962.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,353.88x = 617,144.91 × 265,962.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,353.88x = 164,137,649,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,137,649,983.84/447,353.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,907.85

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