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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,929.06, 627,599.10 and 263,831.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,929.06, 627,599.10 and 263,831.70 is: 363,970.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,929.06 : 627,599.10 = 263,831.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,929.06/627,599.10 = 263,831.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,929.06x = 627,599.10 × 263,831.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,929.06x = 165,580,537,471.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,580,537,471.47/454,929.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,970.02

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