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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,854.21, 645,624.24 and 263,902.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,854.21, 645,624.24 and 263,902.15 is: 364,176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,854.21 : 645,624.24 = 263,902.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,854.21/645,624.24 = 263,902.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,854.21x = 645,624.24 × 263,902.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,854.21x = 170,381,625,028.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,381,625,028.12/467,854.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,176.75

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