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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,328.72, 644,912.88 and 266,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,328.72, 644,912.88 and 266,124.72 is: 367,251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,328.72 : 644,912.88 = 266,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,328.72/644,912.88 = 266,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,328.72x = 644,912.88 × 266,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,328.72x = 171,627,259,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,627,259,614.39/467,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,251.68

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