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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,268.55, 711,984.17 and 264,266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,268.55, 711,984.17 and 264,266.79 is: 395,889.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,268.55 : 711,984.17 = 264,266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,268.55/711,984.17 = 264,266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,268.55x = 711,984.17 × 264,266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,268.55x = 188,153,771,136.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,153,771,136.71/475,268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,889.38

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