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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,317.31, 631,081.14 and 263,733.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,317.31, 631,081.14 and 263,733.19 is: 363,942.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,317.31 : 631,081.14 = 263,733.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,317.31/631,081.14 = 263,733.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,317.31x = 631,081.14 × 263,733.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,317.31x = 166,437,038,451.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,437,038,451.06/457,317.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,942.13

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