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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,592.57, 627,294.92 and 263,585.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,592.57, 627,294.92 and 263,585.25 is: 363,722.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,592.57 : 627,294.92 = 263,585.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,592.57/627,294.92 = 263,585.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,592.57x = 627,294.92 × 263,585.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,592.57x = 165,345,686,994.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,345,686,994.00/454,592.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,722.81

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