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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,472.46, 607,236.23 and 263,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,472.46, 607,236.23 and 263,150.12 is: 393,124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,472.46 : 607,236.23 = 263,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,472.46/607,236.23 = 263,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,472.46x = 607,236.23 × 263,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,472.46x = 159,794,282,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,794,282,440.92/406,472.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,124.50

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