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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,070.16, 644,589.60 and 265,866.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,070.16, 644,589.60 and 265,866.16 is: 366,913.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,070.16 : 644,589.60 = 265,866.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,070.16/644,589.60 = 265,866.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,070.16x = 644,589.60 × 265,866.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,070.16x = 171,374,561,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,374,561,727.94/467,070.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,913.96

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