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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,005.16, 629,268.35 and 265,003.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,005.16, 629,268.35 and 265,003.92 is: 365,694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,005.16 : 629,268.35 = 265,003.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,005.16/629,268.35 = 265,003.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,005.16x = 629,268.35 × 265,003.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,005.16x = 166,758,578,156.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,758,578,156.91/456,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,694.50

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