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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,021.02, 629,347.85 and 265,022.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,021.02, 629,347.85 and 265,022.11 is: 365,753.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,021.02 : 629,347.85 = 265,022.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,021.02/629,347.85 = 265,022.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,021.02x = 629,347.85 × 265,022.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,021.02x = 166,791,094,592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,791,094,592.54/456,021.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,753.08

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