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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,928.89, 637,480.04 and 265,695.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,928.89, 637,480.04 and 265,695.01 is: 366,669.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,928.89 : 637,480.04 = 265,695.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,928.89/637,480.04 = 265,695.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,928.89x = 637,480.04 × 265,695.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,928.89x = 169,375,262,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,375,262,680.43/461,928.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,669.56

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