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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,389.75, 632,617.89 and 267,464.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,389.75, 632,617.89 and 267,464.65 is: 369,124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,389.75 : 632,617.89 = 267,464.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,389.75/632,617.89 = 267,464.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,389.75x = 632,617.89 × 267,464.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,389.75x = 169,202,923,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,202,923,779.80/458,389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,124.58

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