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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,606.01, 628,742.97 and 264,619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,606.01, 628,742.97 and 264,619.44 is: 365,178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,606.01 : 628,742.97 = 264,619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,606.01/628,742.97 = 264,619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,606.01x = 628,742.97 × 264,619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,606.01x = 166,377,612,625.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,377,612,625.34/455,606.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,178.70

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