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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,747.13, 679,871.85 and 263,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,747.13, 679,871.85 and 263,673.96 is: 395,075.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,747.13 : 679,871.85 = 263,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,747.13/679,871.85 = 263,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,747.13x = 679,871.85 × 263,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,747.13x = 179,264,502,982.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,264,502,982.03/453,747.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,075.78

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