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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,747.04, 630,258.33 and 263,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,747.04, 630,258.33 and 263,182.96 is: 363,162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,747.04 : 630,258.33 = 263,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,747.04/630,258.33 = 263,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,747.04x = 630,258.33 × 263,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,747.04x = 165,873,252,854.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,873,252,854.06/456,747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,162.18

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