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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,292.92, 632,302.46 and 267,170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,292.92, 632,302.46 and 267,170.98 is: 368,613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,292.92 : 632,302.46 = 267,170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,292.92/632,302.46 = 267,170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,292.92x = 632,302.46 × 267,170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,292.92x = 168,932,867,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,932,867,894.61/458,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,613.30

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