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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,848, 644,279.04 and 265,643.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,848, 644,279.04 and 265,643.52 is: 366,604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,848 : 644,279.04 = 265,643.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,848/644,279.04 = 265,643.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,848x = 644,279.04 × 265,643.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,848x = 171,148,552,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,148,552,047.82/466,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,604.45

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