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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,180.66, 629,510.94 and 265,179.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,180.66, 629,510.94 and 265,179.02 is: 365,936.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,180.66 : 629,510.94 = 265,179.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,180.66/629,510.94 = 265,179.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,180.66x = 629,510.94 × 265,179.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,180.66x = 166,933,091,000.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,933,091,000.92/456,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,936.36

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