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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,191.85, 651,550.26 and 265,419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,191.85, 651,550.26 and 265,419.46 is: 366,236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,191.85 : 651,550.26 = 265,419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,191.85/651,550.26 = 265,419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,191.85x = 651,550.26 × 265,419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,191.85x = 172,934,118,172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,934,118,172.06/472,191.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,236.98

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