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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,927.06, 627,596.34 and 263,829.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,927.06, 627,596.34 and 263,829.70 is: 363,967.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,927.06 : 627,596.34 = 263,829.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,927.06/627,596.34 = 263,829.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,927.06x = 627,596.34 × 263,829.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,927.06x = 165,578,554,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,578,554,103.30/454,927.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,967.26

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