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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,337.49, 625,630.64 and 262,412.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,337.49, 625,630.64 and 262,412.39 is: 362,143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,337.49 : 625,630.64 = 262,412.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,337.49/625,630.64 = 262,412.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,337.49x = 625,630.64 × 262,412.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,337.49x = 164,173,227,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,173,227,059.42/453,337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,143.51

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