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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,710.82, 626,157.09 and 262,727.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,710.82, 626,157.09 and 262,727.58 is: 362,585.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,710.82 : 626,157.09 = 262,727.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,710.82/626,157.09 = 262,727.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,710.82x = 626,157.09 × 262,727.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,710.82x = 164,508,736,955.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,508,736,955.54/453,710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,585.00

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