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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,382.24, 617,152.22 and 265,965.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,382.24, 617,152.22 and 265,965.14 is: 366,892.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,382.24 : 617,152.22 = 265,965.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,382.24/617,152.22 = 265,965.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,382.24x = 617,152.22 × 265,965.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,382.24x = 164,140,976,593.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,140,976,593.61/447,382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,892.03

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