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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,965.96, 618,193.85 and 266,684.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,965.96, 618,193.85 and 266,684.18 is: 368,024.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,965.96 : 618,193.85 = 266,684.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,965.96/618,193.85 = 266,684.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,965.96x = 618,193.85 × 266,684.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,965.96x = 164,862,515,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,862,515,543.90/447,965.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,024.65

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