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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,580.24, 645,247.78 and 263,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,580.24, 645,247.78 and 263,629.40 is: 363,801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,580.24 : 645,247.78 = 263,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,580.24/645,247.78 = 263,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,580.24x = 645,247.78 × 263,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,580.24x = 170,106,285,092.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,106,285,092.73/467,580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,801.27

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