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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,257.32, 694,987.98 and 263,671.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,257.32, 694,987.98 and 263,671.64 is: 395,565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,257.32 : 694,987.98 = 263,671.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,257.32/694,987.98 = 263,671.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,257.32x = 694,987.98 × 263,671.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,257.32x = 183,248,620,466.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,248,620,466.89/463,257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,565.52

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