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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,085.59, 644,580.08 and 263,138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,085.59, 644,580.08 and 263,138.96 is: 363,132.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,085.59 : 644,580.08 = 263,138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,085.59/644,580.08 = 263,138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,085.59x = 644,580.08 × 263,138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,085.59x = 169,614,130,128.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,614,130,128.59/467,085.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,132.87

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