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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,525.41, 645,185.21 and 266,321.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,525.41, 645,185.21 and 266,321.41 is: 367,523.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,525.41 : 645,185.21 = 266,321.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,525.41/645,185.21 = 266,321.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,525.41x = 645,185.21 × 266,321.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,525.41x = 171,826,634,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,826,634,838.35/467,525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,523.63

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