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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,117.41, 629,541.94 and 265,240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,117.41, 629,541.94 and 265,240.91 is: 366,090.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,117.41 : 629,541.94 = 265,240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,117.41/629,541.94 = 265,240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,117.41x = 629,541.94 × 265,240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,117.41x = 166,980,273,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,980,273,901.06/456,117.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,090.55

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