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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,286.98, 644,858.55 and 263,341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,286.98, 644,858.55 and 263,341.06 is: 363,412.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,286.98 : 644,858.55 = 263,341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,286.98/644,858.55 = 263,341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,286.98x = 644,858.55 × 263,341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,286.98x = 169,817,732,494.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,817,732,494.92/467,286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,412.08

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