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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,513.39, 628,685.39 and 264,637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,513.39, 628,685.39 and 264,637.50 is: 365,244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,513.39 : 628,685.39 = 264,637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,513.39/628,685.39 = 264,637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,513.39x = 628,685.39 × 264,637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,513.39x = 166,373,728,572.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,373,728,572.94/455,513.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,244.43

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