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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,297.35, 625,571.55 and 262,273.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,297.35, 625,571.55 and 262,273.83 is: 361,950.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,297.35 : 625,571.55 = 262,273.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,297.35/625,571.55 = 262,273.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,297.35x = 625,571.55 × 262,273.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,297.35x = 164,071,046,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,071,046,357.54/453,297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,950.16

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