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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,372.68, 695,160.90 and 263,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,372.68, 695,160.90 and 263,786.52 is: 395,737.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,372.68 : 695,160.90 = 263,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,372.68/695,160.90 = 263,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,372.68x = 695,160.90 × 263,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,372.68x = 183,374,074,651.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,374,074,651.07/463,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,737.78

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