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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,977.02, 643,044.99 and 264,773.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,977.02, 643,044.99 and 264,773.02 is: 365,384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,977.02 : 643,044.99 = 264,773.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,977.02/643,044.99 = 264,773.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,977.02x = 643,044.99 × 264,773.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,977.02x = 170,260,963,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,260,963,998.17/465,977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,384.89

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