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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,342.91, 644,914.58 and 263,436.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,342.91, 644,914.58 and 263,436.17 is: 363,531.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,342.91 : 644,914.58 = 263,436.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,342.91/644,914.58 = 263,436.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,342.91x = 644,914.58 × 263,436.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,342.91x = 169,893,822,390.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,893,822,390.61/467,342.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,531.40

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