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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,416.86, 632,547.99 and 264,751.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,416.86, 632,547.99 and 264,751.26 is: 365,317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,416.86 : 632,547.99 = 264,751.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,416.86/632,547.99 = 264,751.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,416.86x = 632,547.99 × 264,751.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,416.86x = 167,467,877,362.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,467,877,362.97/458,416.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,317.88

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