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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,192.58, 651,560.02 and 265,431.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,192.58, 651,560.02 and 265,431.74 is: 366,258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,192.58 : 651,560.02 = 265,431.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,192.58/651,560.02 = 265,431.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,192.58x = 651,560.02 × 265,431.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,192.58x = 172,944,705,901.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,944,705,901.66/472,192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,258.84

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