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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,975.97, 647,219.68 and 265,045.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,975.97, 647,219.68 and 265,045.74 is: 365,781.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,975.97 : 647,219.68 = 265,045.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,975.97/647,219.68 = 265,045.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,975.97x = 647,219.68 × 265,045.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,975.97x = 171,542,819,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,542,819,028.16/468,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,781.68

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