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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,966.27, 631,892.41 and 264,333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,966.27, 631,892.41 and 264,333.07 is: 364,721.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,966.27 : 631,892.41 = 264,333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,966.27/631,892.41 = 264,333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,966.27x = 631,892.41 × 264,333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,966.27x = 167,030,060,645.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,030,060,645.00/457,966.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,721.32

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