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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,068.68, 644,558.58 and 265,877.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,068.68, 644,558.58 and 265,877.64 is: 366,913.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,068.68 : 644,558.58 = 265,877.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,068.68/644,558.58 = 265,877.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,068.68x = 644,558.58 × 265,877.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,068.68x = 171,373,714,092.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,373,714,092.15/467,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,913.31

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