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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,194.72, 651,554.76 and 265,422.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,194.72, 651,554.76 and 265,422.18 is: 366,241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,194.72 : 651,554.76 = 265,422.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,194.72/651,554.76 = 265,422.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,194.72x = 651,554.76 × 265,422.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,194.72x = 172,937,084,788.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,937,084,788.58/472,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,241.04

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