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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,207.01, 651,668.77 and 265,540.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,207.01, 651,668.77 and 265,540.44 is: 366,458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,207.01 : 651,668.77 = 265,540.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,207.01/651,668.77 = 265,540.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,207.01x = 651,668.77 × 265,540.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,207.01x = 173,044,411,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,044,411,920.06/472,207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,458.80

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