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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,573.92, 645,239.08 and 263,623.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,573.92, 645,239.08 and 263,623.06 is: 363,792.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,573.92 : 645,239.08 = 263,623.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,573.92/645,239.08 = 263,623.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,573.92x = 645,239.08 × 263,623.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,573.92x = 170,099,898,207.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,099,898,207.79/467,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,792.53

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