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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,846.04, 631,867.48 and 266,855.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,846.04, 631,867.48 and 266,855.33 is: 368,283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,846.04 : 631,867.48 = 266,855.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,846.04/631,867.48 = 266,855.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,846.04x = 631,867.48 × 266,855.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,846.04x = 168,617,201,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,617,201,065.19/457,846.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,283.63

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