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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,286.10, 632,291.73 and 264,668.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,286.10, 632,291.73 and 264,668.98 is: 365,160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,286.10 : 632,291.73 = 264,668.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,286.10/632,291.73 = 264,668.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,286.10x = 632,291.73 × 264,668.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,286.10x = 167,348,007,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,348,007,241.54/458,286.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,160.56

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