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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,424.65, 651,955.86 and 265,697.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,424.65, 651,955.86 and 265,697.04 is: 366,667.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,424.65 : 651,955.86 = 265,697.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,424.65/651,955.86 = 265,697.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,424.65x = 651,955.86 × 265,697.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,424.65x = 173,222,739,903.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,222,739,903.88/472,424.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,667.44

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