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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,511.89, 628,683.32 and 264,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,511.89, 628,683.32 and 264,636 is: 365,242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,511.89 : 628,683.32 = 264,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,511.89/628,683.32 = 264,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,511.89x = 628,683.32 × 264,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,511.89x = 166,372,237,748.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,372,237,748.34/455,511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,242.36

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