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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,327.67, 732,702.00 and 263,643.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,327.67, 732,702.00 and 263,643.49 is: 395,578.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,327.67 : 732,702.00 = 263,643.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,327.67/732,702.00 = 263,643.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,327.67x = 732,702.00 × 263,643.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,327.67x = 193,172,114,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,172,114,314.52/488,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,578.88

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