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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,305.29, 632,537.37 and 267,318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,305.29, 632,537.37 and 267,318.72 is: 368,944.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,305.29 : 632,537.37 = 267,318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,305.29/632,537.37 = 267,318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,305.29x = 632,537.37 × 267,318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,305.29x = 169,089,080,100.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,089,080,100.57/458,305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,944.20

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