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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,161.44, 626,742.96 and 263,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,161.44, 626,742.96 and 263,285.48 is: 363,334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,161.44 : 626,742.96 = 263,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,161.44/626,742.96 = 263,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,161.44x = 626,742.96 × 263,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,161.44x = 165,012,321,060.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,012,321,060.22/454,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,334.06

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