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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,265.92, 646,183.68 and 262,275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,265.92, 646,183.68 and 262,275.08 is: 392,977.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,265.92 : 646,183.68 = 262,275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,265.92/646,183.68 = 262,275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,265.92x = 646,183.68 × 262,275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,265.92x = 169,477,876,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,477,876,366.69/431,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,977.67

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