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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,158.07, 450,849.58 and 263,791.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,158.07, 450,849.58 and 263,791.14 is: 394,909.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,158.07 : 450,849.58 = 263,791.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,158.07/450,849.58 = 263,791.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,158.07x = 450,849.58 × 263,791.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,158.07x = 118,930,121,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,930,121,103.52/301,158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,909.29

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