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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,298.02, 643,491.29 and 265,094.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,298.02, 643,491.29 and 265,094.02 is: 365,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,298.02 : 643,491.29 = 265,094.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,298.02/643,491.29 = 265,094.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,298.02x = 643,491.29 × 265,094.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,298.02x = 170,585,689,257.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,585,689,257.39/466,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,829.76

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