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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,298.88, 632,310.72 and 267,176.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,298.88, 632,310.72 and 267,176.98 is: 368,621.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,298.88 : 632,310.72 = 267,176.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,298.88/632,310.72 = 267,176.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,298.88x = 632,310.72 × 267,176.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,298.88x = 168,938,868,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,938,868,591.23/458,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,621.60

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