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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,601.04, 632,887.62 and 265,002.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,601.04, 632,887.62 and 265,002.32 is: 365,713.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,601.04 : 632,887.62 = 265,002.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,601.04/632,887.62 = 265,002.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,601.04x = 632,887.62 × 265,002.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,601.04x = 167,716,687,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,716,687,599.28/458,601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,713.71

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