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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,505.02, 631,346.16 and 266,506.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,505.02, 631,346.16 and 266,506.08 is: 367,772.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,505.02 : 631,346.16 = 266,506.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,505.02/631,346.16 = 266,506.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,505.02x = 631,346.16 × 266,506.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,505.02x = 168,257,590,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,257,590,224.65/457,505.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,772.12

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