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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,314.92, 632,550.60 and 267,328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,314.92, 632,550.60 and 267,328.35 is: 368,957.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,314.92 : 632,550.60 = 267,328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,314.92/632,550.60 = 267,328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,314.92x = 632,550.60 × 267,328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,314.92x = 169,098,708,189.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,098,708,189.51/458,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,957.46

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