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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,962.35, 633,186.62 and 265,334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,962.35, 633,186.62 and 265,334.43 is: 366,056.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,962.35 : 633,186.62 = 265,334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,962.35/633,186.62 = 265,334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,962.35x = 633,186.62 × 265,334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,962.35x = 168,006,212,944.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,006,212,944.11/458,962.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,056.63

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