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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,237.02, 651,710.22 and 265,570.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,237.02, 651,710.22 and 265,570.44 is: 366,500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,237.02 : 651,710.22 = 265,570.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,237.02/651,710.22 = 265,570.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,237.02x = 651,710.22 × 265,570.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,237.02x = 173,074,969,877.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,074,969,877.90/472,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,500.22

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