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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,883.88, 633,267.72 and 267,905.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,883.88, 633,267.72 and 267,905.32 is: 369,713.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,883.88 : 633,267.72 = 267,905.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,883.88/633,267.72 = 267,905.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,883.88x = 633,267.72 × 267,905.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,883.88x = 169,655,791,172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,655,791,172.27/458,883.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,713.99

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