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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,115.44, 644,582.76 and 263,157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,115.44, 644,582.76 and 263,157.44 is: 363,136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,115.44 : 644,582.76 = 263,157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,115.44/644,582.76 = 263,157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,115.44x = 644,582.76 × 263,157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,115.44x = 169,626,748,989.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,626,748,989.73/467,115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,136.68

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