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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,299.89, 643,493.87 and 265,095.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,299.89, 643,493.87 and 265,095.89 is: 365,832.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,299.89 : 643,493.87 = 265,095.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,299.89/643,493.87 = 265,095.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,299.89x = 643,493.87 × 265,095.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,299.89x = 170,587,577,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,587,577,622.47/466,299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,832.34

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