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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,344.29, 644,916.46 and 263,437.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,344.29, 644,916.46 and 263,437.53 is: 363,533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,344.29 : 644,916.46 = 263,437.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,344.29/644,916.46 = 263,437.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,344.29x = 644,916.46 × 263,437.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,344.29x = 169,895,199,278.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,895,199,278.74/467,344.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,533.27

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