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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,195.10, 630,869.45 and 263,610.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,195.10, 630,869.45 and 263,610.09 is: 363,747.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,195.10 : 630,869.45 = 263,610.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,195.10/630,869.45 = 263,610.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,195.10x = 630,869.45 × 263,610.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,195.10x = 166,303,551,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,303,551,174.70/457,195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,747.45

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