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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,596.52, 630,156.42 and 265,617.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,596.52, 630,156.42 and 265,617.96 is: 366,583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,596.52 : 630,156.42 = 265,617.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,596.52/630,156.42 = 265,617.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,596.52x = 630,156.42 × 265,617.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,596.52x = 167,380,862,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,380,862,761.30/456,596.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,583.75

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