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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,304.01, 632,535.58 and 267,317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,304.01, 632,535.58 and 267,317.45 is: 368,942.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,304.01 : 632,535.58 = 267,317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,304.01/632,535.58 = 267,317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,304.01x = 632,535.58 × 267,317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,304.01x = 169,087,797,823.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,087,797,823.35/458,304.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,942.44

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