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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,472.09, 640,981.13 and 263,268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,472.09, 640,981.13 and 263,268.09 is: 363,315.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,472.09 : 640,981.13 = 263,268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,472.09/640,981.13 = 263,268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,472.09x = 640,981.13 × 263,268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,472.09x = 168,749,876,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,749,876,504.80/464,472.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,315.43

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