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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,005.92, 647,259.92 and 264,986.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,005.92, 647,259.92 and 264,986.08 is: 365,698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,005.92 : 647,259.92 = 264,986.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,005.92/647,259.92 = 264,986.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,005.92x = 647,259.92 × 264,986.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,005.92x = 171,514,868,941.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,514,868,941.91/469,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,698.73

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