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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,231.80, 710,366.10 and 263,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,231.80, 710,366.10 and 263,279.80 is: 395,208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,231.80 : 710,366.10 = 263,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,231.80/710,366.10 = 263,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,231.80x = 710,366.10 × 263,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,231.80x = 187,025,044,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,025,044,734.78/473,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,208.11

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