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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,235.74, 629,683.43 and 265,359.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,235.74, 629,683.43 and 265,359.83 is: 366,241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,235.74 : 629,683.43 = 265,359.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,235.74/629,683.43 = 265,359.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,235.74x = 629,683.43 × 265,359.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,235.74x = 167,092,683,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,092,683,463.40/456,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,241.99

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