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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,205.44, 651,666.62 and 265,538.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,205.44, 651,666.62 and 265,538.88 is: 366,456.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,205.44 : 651,666.62 = 265,538.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,205.44/651,666.62 = 265,538.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,205.44x = 651,666.62 × 265,538.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,205.44x = 173,042,823,080.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,042,823,080.49/472,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,456.65

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