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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,993.34, 633,229.31 and 265,365.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,993.34, 633,229.31 and 265,365.47 is: 366,099.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,993.34 : 633,229.31 = 265,365.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,993.34/633,229.31 = 265,365.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,993.34x = 633,229.31 × 265,365.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,993.34x = 168,037,195,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,037,195,712.41/458,993.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,099.42

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