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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,325.92, 629,807.60 and 265,450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,325.92, 629,807.60 and 265,450.08 is: 366,366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,325.92 : 629,807.60 = 265,450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,325.92/629,807.60 = 265,450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,325.92x = 629,807.60 × 265,450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,325.92x = 167,182,477,804.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,182,477,804.61/456,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,366.39

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