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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,257.83, 648,963.23 and 266,303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,257.83, 648,963.23 and 266,303.23 is: 367,502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,257.83 : 648,963.23 = 266,303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,257.83/648,963.23 = 266,303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,257.83x = 648,963.23 × 266,303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,257.83x = 172,821,001,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,821,001,346.31/470,257.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,502.66

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