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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,383.24, 617,153.60 and 265,966.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,383.24, 617,153.60 and 265,966.14 is: 366,893.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,383.24 : 617,153.60 = 265,966.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,383.24/617,153.60 = 265,966.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,383.24x = 617,153.60 × 265,966.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,383.24x = 164,141,960,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,141,960,779.10/447,383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,893.41

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