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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,868.52, 642,895.02 and 264,664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,868.52, 642,895.02 and 264,664.52 is: 365,235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,868.52 : 642,895.02 = 264,664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,868.52/642,895.02 = 264,664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,868.52x = 642,895.02 × 264,664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,868.52x = 170,151,501,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,151,501,878.69/465,868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,235.03

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