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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,293.07, 635,117.73 and 263,502.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,293.07, 635,117.73 and 263,502.75 is: 395,365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,293.07 : 635,117.73 = 263,502.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,293.07/635,117.73 = 263,502.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,293.07x = 635,117.73 × 263,502.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,293.07x = 167,355,268,428.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,355,268,428.76/423,293.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,365.01

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