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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,966.96, 618,195.23 and 266,685.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,966.96, 618,195.23 and 266,685.18 is: 368,026.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,966.96 : 618,195.23 = 266,685.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,966.96/618,195.23 = 266,685.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,966.96x = 618,195.23 × 266,685.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,966.96x = 164,863,506,187.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,863,506,187.69/447,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,026.04

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