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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,477.92, 679,469.44 and 263,404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,477.92, 679,469.44 and 263,404.76 is: 394,672.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,477.92 : 679,469.44 = 263,404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,477.92/679,469.44 = 263,404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,477.92x = 679,469.44 × 263,404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,477.92x = 178,975,484,770.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,975,484,770.53/453,477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,672.99

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