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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,536.59, 632,855.79 and 267,549.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,536.59, 632,855.79 and 267,549.51 is: 369,262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,536.59 : 632,855.79 = 267,549.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,536.59/632,855.79 = 267,549.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,536.59x = 632,855.79 × 267,549.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,536.59x = 169,320,256,515.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,320,256,515.16/458,536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,262.26

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