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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,505.24, 641,016.78 and 263,301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,505.24, 641,016.78 and 263,301.24 is: 363,355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,505.24 : 641,016.78 = 263,301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,505.24/641,016.78 = 263,301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,505.24x = 641,016.78 × 263,301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,505.24x = 168,780,513,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,780,513,034.81/464,505.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,355.46

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