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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,856.62, 626,406.12 and 262,869.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,856.62, 626,406.12 and 262,869.96 is: 362,809.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,856.62 : 626,406.12 = 262,869.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,856.62/626,406.12 = 262,869.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,856.62x = 626,406.12 × 262,869.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,856.62x = 164,663,351,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,663,351,708.16/453,856.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,809.19

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