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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,029.50, 644,501.43 and 265,825.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,029.50, 644,501.43 and 265,825.50 is: 366,839.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,029.50 : 644,501.43 = 265,825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,029.50/644,501.43 = 265,825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,029.50x = 644,501.43 × 265,825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,029.50x = 171,324,914,880.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,324,914,880.47/467,029.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,839.60

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