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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,926, 627,595.02 and 263,828.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,926, 627,595.02 and 263,828.64 is: 363,965.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,926 : 627,595.02 = 263,828.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,926/627,595.02 = 263,828.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,926x = 627,595.02 × 263,828.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,926x = 165,577,540,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,577,540,597.37/454,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,965.88

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