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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,125.75, 630,835.34 and 266,270.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,125.75, 630,835.34 and 266,270.31 is: 367,454.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,125.75 : 630,835.34 = 266,270.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,125.75/630,835.34 = 266,270.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,125.75x = 630,835.34 × 266,270.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,125.75x = 167,972,719,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,972,719,052.25/457,125.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,454.08

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