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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,141.68, 644,660.40 and 265,950.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,141.68, 644,660.40 and 265,950.64 is: 367,014.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,141.68 : 644,660.40 = 265,950.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,141.68/644,660.40 = 265,950.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,141.68x = 644,660.40 × 265,950.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,141.68x = 171,447,845,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,447,845,962.66/467,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,014.66

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