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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,451.26, 631,265.80 and 263,866.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,451.26, 631,265.80 and 263,866.99 is: 364,126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,451.26 : 631,265.80 = 263,866.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,451.26/631,265.80 = 263,866.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,451.26x = 631,265.80 × 263,866.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,451.26x = 166,570,206,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,570,206,535.94/457,451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,126.68

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