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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,601.60, 632,888.41 and 265,002.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,601.60, 632,888.41 and 265,002.89 is: 365,714.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,601.60 : 632,888.41 = 265,002.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,601.60/632,888.41 = 265,002.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,601.60x = 632,888.41 × 265,002.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,601.60x = 167,717,258,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,717,258,672.75/458,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,714.51

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