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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,087.31, 644,582.46 and 263,140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,087.31, 644,582.46 and 263,140.68 is: 363,135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,087.31 : 644,582.46 = 263,140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,087.31/644,582.46 = 263,140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,087.31x = 644,582.46 × 263,140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,087.31x = 169,615,863,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,615,863,617.56/467,087.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,135.24

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