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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,195.97, 630,870.65 and 263,610.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,195.97, 630,870.65 and 263,610.97 is: 363,748.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,195.97 : 630,870.65 = 263,610.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,195.97/630,870.65 = 263,610.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,195.97x = 630,870.65 × 263,610.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,195.97x = 166,304,423,991.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,304,423,991.03/457,195.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,748.67

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