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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,300.31, 632,530.44 and 267,313.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,300.31, 632,530.44 and 267,313.71 is: 368,937.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,300.31 : 632,530.44 = 267,313.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,300.31/632,530.44 = 267,313.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,300.31x = 632,530.44 × 267,313.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,300.31x = 169,084,058,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,084,058,604.33/458,300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,937.26

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