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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,718.20, 630,405.90 and 265,816.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,718.20, 630,405.90 and 265,816.44 is: 366,905.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,718.20 : 630,405.90 = 265,816.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,718.20/630,405.90 = 265,816.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,718.20x = 630,405.90 × 265,816.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,718.20x = 167,572,252,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,572,252,093.00/456,718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,905.13

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