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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,226.96, 632,367.71 and 264,631.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,226.96, 632,367.71 and 264,631.17 is: 365,199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,226.96 : 632,367.71 = 264,631.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,226.96/632,367.71 = 264,631.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,226.96x = 632,367.71 × 264,631.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,226.96x = 167,344,206,967.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,344,206,967.52/458,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,199.39

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