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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,976.02, 643,043.61 and 264,772.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,976.02, 643,043.61 and 264,772.02 is: 365,383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,976.02 : 643,043.61 = 264,772.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,976.02/643,043.61 = 264,772.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,976.02x = 643,043.61 × 264,772.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,976.02x = 170,259,955,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,259,955,567.79/465,976.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,383.51

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