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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,207.05, 651,565.91 and 265,447.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,207.05, 651,565.91 and 265,447.89 is: 366,273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,207.05 : 651,565.91 = 265,447.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,207.05/651,565.91 = 265,447.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,207.05x = 651,565.91 × 265,447.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,207.05x = 172,956,794,678.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,956,794,678.19/472,207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,273.22

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