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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,426.65, 651,958.62 and 265,699.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,426.65, 651,958.62 and 265,699.04 is: 366,670.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,426.65 : 651,958.62 = 265,699.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,426.65/651,958.62 = 265,699.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,426.65x = 651,958.62 × 265,699.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,426.65x = 173,224,779,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,224,779,453.73/472,426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,670.21

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