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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,028.56, 630,705.90 and 263,329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,028.56, 630,705.90 and 263,329.36 is: 363,398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,028.56 : 630,705.90 = 263,329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,028.56/630,705.90 = 263,329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,028.56x = 630,705.90 × 263,329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,028.56x = 166,083,380,995.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,083,380,995.22/457,028.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,398.25

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