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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,086.84, 679,594.68 and 263,426.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,086.84, 679,594.68 and 263,426.31 is: 395,118.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,086.84 : 679,594.68 = 263,426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,086.84/679,594.68 = 263,426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,086.84x = 679,594.68 × 263,426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,086.84x = 179,023,118,848.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,023,118,848.03/453,086.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,118.78

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