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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,352, 649,092.74 and 266,397.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,352, 649,092.74 and 266,397.84 is: 367,632.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,352 : 649,092.74 = 266,397.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,352/649,092.74 = 266,397.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,352x = 649,092.74 × 266,397.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,352x = 172,916,902,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,916,902,563.69/470,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,632.97

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