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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,094.88, 632,099.63 and 261,858.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,094.88, 632,099.63 and 261,858.55 is: 361,324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,094.88 : 632,099.63 = 261,858.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,094.88/632,099.63 = 261,858.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,094.88x = 632,099.63 × 261,858.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,094.88x = 165,520,692,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,520,692,567.34/458,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,324.04

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