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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,346.32, 561,606.93 and 263,245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,346.32, 561,606.93 and 263,245.35 is: 393,877.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,346.32 : 561,606.93 = 263,245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,346.32/561,606.93 = 263,245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,346.32x = 561,606.93 × 263,245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,346.32x = 147,840,412,850.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,840,412,850.28/375,346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,877.35

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