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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,979.02, 647,152.71 and 265,047.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,979.02, 647,152.71 and 265,047.42 is: 365,743.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,979.02 : 647,152.71 = 265,047.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,979.02/647,152.71 = 265,047.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,979.02x = 647,152.71 × 265,047.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,979.02x = 171,526,156,131.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,526,156,131.51/468,979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,743.77

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