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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,824, 645,596.08 and 263,874.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,824, 645,596.08 and 263,874.24 is: 364,145.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,824 : 645,596.08 = 263,874.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,824/645,596.08 = 263,874.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,824x = 645,596.08 × 263,874.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,824x = 170,356,174,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,356,174,956.98/467,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,145.86

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