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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,252.48, 629,667.36 and 265,253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,252.48, 629,667.36 and 265,253.76 is: 366,072.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,252.48 : 629,667.36 = 265,253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,252.48/629,667.36 = 265,253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,252.48x = 629,667.36 × 265,253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,252.48x = 167,021,634,789.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,021,634,789.27/456,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,072.83

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