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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,932.77, 637,485.38 and 265,698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,932.77, 637,485.38 and 265,698.88 is: 366,674.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,932.77 : 637,485.38 = 265,698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,932.77/637,485.38 = 265,698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,932.77x = 637,485.38 × 265,698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,932.77x = 169,379,151,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,379,151,482.37/461,932.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,674.90

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