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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,851.16, 631,874.55 and 266,860.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,851.16, 631,874.55 and 266,860.45 is: 368,290.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,851.16 : 631,874.55 = 266,860.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,851.16/631,874.55 = 266,860.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,851.16x = 631,874.55 × 266,860.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,851.16x = 168,622,326,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,622,326,756.55/457,851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,290.71

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