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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,513.89, 628,686.08 and 264,638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,513.89, 628,686.08 and 264,638 is: 365,245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,513.89 : 628,686.08 = 264,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,513.89/628,686.08 = 264,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,513.89x = 628,686.08 × 264,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,513.89x = 166,374,226,839.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,374,226,839.04/455,513.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,245.12

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