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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,988.52, 631,904.58 and 264,348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,988.52, 631,904.58 and 264,348.84 is: 364,732.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,988.52 : 631,904.58 = 264,348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,988.52/631,904.58 = 264,348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,988.52x = 631,904.58 × 264,348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,988.52x = 167,043,242,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,043,242,713.69/457,988.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,732.38

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