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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,966.04, 643,029.78 and 264,762.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,966.04, 643,029.78 and 264,762.04 is: 365,369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,966.04 : 643,029.78 = 264,762.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,966.04/643,029.78 = 264,762.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,966.04x = 643,029.78 × 264,762.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,966.04x = 170,249,876,333.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,249,876,333.55/465,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,369.71

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