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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,054.16, 644,567.52 and 265,850.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,054.16, 644,567.52 and 265,850.16 is: 366,891.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,054.16 : 644,567.52 = 265,850.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,054.16/644,567.52 = 265,850.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,054.16x = 644,567.52 × 265,850.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,054.16x = 171,358,378,322.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,358,378,322.80/467,054.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,891.88

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