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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,589.67, 630,193.05 and 265,628.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,589.67, 630,193.05 and 265,628.12 is: 366,624.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,589.67 : 630,193.05 = 265,628.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,589.67/630,193.05 = 265,628.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,589.67x = 630,193.05 × 265,628.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,589.67x = 167,396,991,957.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,396,991,957.60/456,589.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,624.58

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