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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,271.42, 711,988.48 and 264,269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,271.42, 711,988.48 and 264,269.66 is: 395,893.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,271.42 : 711,988.48 = 264,269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,271.42/711,988.48 = 264,269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,271.42x = 711,988.48 × 264,269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,271.42x = 188,156,950,303.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,156,950,303.91/475,271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,893.68

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