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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,571.85, 631,472.46 and 263,907.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,571.85, 631,472.46 and 263,907.54 is: 364,205.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,571.85 : 631,472.46 = 263,907.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,571.85/631,472.46 = 263,907.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,571.85x = 631,472.46 × 263,907.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,571.85x = 166,650,343,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,650,343,496.35/457,571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,205.85

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