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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,886.71, 630,569.61 and 263,257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,886.71, 630,569.61 and 263,257.34 is: 363,333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,886.71 : 630,569.61 = 263,257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,886.71/630,569.61 = 263,257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,886.71x = 630,569.61 × 263,257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,886.71x = 166,002,075,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,002,075,060.59/456,886.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,333.12

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