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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,050, 616,891.56 and 263,259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,050, 616,891.56 and 263,259.32 is: 363,275.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,050 : 616,891.56 = 263,259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,050/616,891.56 = 263,259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,050x = 616,891.56 × 263,259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,050x = 162,402,452,599.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,402,452,599.34/447,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,275.81

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