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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,265.42, 646,182.93 and 262,274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,265.42, 646,182.93 and 262,274.58 is: 392,976.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,265.42 : 646,182.93 = 262,274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,265.42/646,182.93 = 262,274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,265.42x = 646,182.93 × 262,274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,265.42x = 169,477,356,568.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,477,356,568.92/431,265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,976.92

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