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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,297.94, 632,527.17 and 267,311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,297.94, 632,527.17 and 267,311.32 is: 368,933.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,297.94 : 632,527.17 = 267,311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,297.94/632,527.17 = 267,311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,297.94x = 632,527.17 × 267,311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,297.94x = 169,081,671,412.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,081,671,412.01/458,297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,933.96

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