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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,130.99, 630,806.43 and 263,401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,130.99, 630,806.43 and 263,401.07 is: 363,473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,130.99 : 630,806.43 = 263,401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,130.99/630,806.43 = 263,401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,130.99x = 630,806.43 × 263,401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,130.99x = 166,155,086,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,155,086,458.60/457,130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,473.69

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