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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,150.89, 648,801.46 and 266,196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,150.89, 648,801.46 and 266,196.49 is: 367,347.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,150.89 : 648,801.46 = 266,196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,150.89/648,801.46 = 266,196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,150.89x = 648,801.46 × 266,196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,150.89x = 172,708,671,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,708,671,358.88/470,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,347.32

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