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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,377.24, 617,145.33 and 265,960.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,377.24, 617,145.33 and 265,960.13 is: 366,885.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,377.24 : 617,145.33 = 265,960.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,377.24/617,145.33 = 265,960.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,377.24x = 617,145.33 × 265,960.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,377.24x = 164,136,048,611.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,136,048,611.29/447,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,885.11

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