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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,947.59, 645,773.88 and 263,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,947.59, 645,773.88 and 263,997.82 is: 364,320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,947.59 : 645,773.88 = 263,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,947.59/645,773.88 = 263,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,947.59x = 645,773.88 × 263,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,947.59x = 170,482,896,532.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,482,896,532.94/467,947.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,320.49

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