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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,225.78, 632,366.07 and 264,629.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,225.78, 632,366.07 and 264,629.98 is: 365,197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,225.78 : 632,366.07 = 264,629.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,225.78/632,366.07 = 264,629.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,225.78x = 632,366.07 × 264,629.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,225.78x = 167,343,022,037.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,343,022,037.69/458,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,197.75

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