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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,450.26, 631,264.43 and 263,865.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,450.26, 631,264.43 and 263,865.99 is: 364,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,450.26 : 631,264.43 = 263,865.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,450.26/631,264.43 = 263,865.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,450.26x = 631,264.43 × 263,865.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,450.26x = 166,569,212,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,569,212,454.41/457,450.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,125.30

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