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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,462.71, 649,095.51 and 266,481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,462.71, 649,095.51 and 266,481.22 is: 367,663.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,462.71 : 649,095.51 = 266,481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,462.71/649,095.51 = 266,481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,462.71x = 649,095.51 × 266,481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,462.71x = 172,971,763,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,971,763,401.32/470,462.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,663.07

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