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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,132.94, 629,563.36 and 265,256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,132.94, 629,563.36 and 265,256.44 is: 366,111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,132.94 : 629,563.36 = 265,256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,132.94/629,563.36 = 265,256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,132.94x = 629,563.36 × 265,256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,132.94x = 166,995,735,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,995,735,628.04/456,132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,111.98

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