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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,118.03, 629,542.80 and 265,241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,118.03, 629,542.80 and 265,241.53 is: 366,091.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,118.03 : 629,542.80 = 265,241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,118.03/629,542.80 = 265,241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,118.03x = 629,542.80 × 265,241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,118.03x = 166,980,895,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,980,895,472.48/456,118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,091.42

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