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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,863.44, 626,236.68 and 262,865.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,863.44, 626,236.68 and 262,865.44 is: 362,699.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,863.44 : 626,236.68 = 262,865.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,863.44/626,236.68 = 262,865.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,863.44x = 626,236.68 × 262,865.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,863.44x = 164,615,980,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,615,980,432.34/453,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,699.36

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