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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,101.52, 644,466.78 and 263,081.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,101.52, 644,466.78 and 263,081.16 is: 362,976.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,101.52 : 644,466.78 = 263,081.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,101.52/644,466.78 = 263,081.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,101.52x = 644,466.78 × 263,081.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,101.52x = 169,547,068,063.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,547,068,063.87/467,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,976.91

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