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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,140.04, 644,653.98 and 265,936.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,140.04, 644,653.98 and 265,936.04 is: 366,992.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,140.04 : 644,653.98 = 265,936.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,140.04/644,653.98 = 265,936.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,140.04x = 644,653.98 × 265,936.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,140.04x = 171,436,726,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,436,726,611.44/467,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,992.15

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