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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,191.83, 651,558.98 and 265,430.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,191.83, 651,558.98 and 265,430.98 is: 366,257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,191.83 : 651,558.98 = 265,430.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,191.83/651,558.98 = 265,430.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,191.83x = 651,558.98 × 265,430.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,191.83x = 172,943,940,067.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,943,940,067.23/472,191.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,257.80

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