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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,739.29, 652,434.65 and 263,208.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,739.29, 652,434.65 and 263,208.29 is: 363,257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,739.29 : 652,434.65 = 263,208.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,739.29/652,434.65 = 263,208.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,739.29x = 652,434.65 × 263,208.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,739.29x = 171,726,204,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,726,204,972.07/472,739.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,257.74

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