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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,930.24, 626,366.40 and 262,942.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,930.24, 626,366.40 and 262,942.08 is: 362,826.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,930.24 : 626,366.40 = 262,942.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,930.24/626,366.40 = 262,942.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,930.24x = 626,366.40 × 262,942.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,930.24x = 164,698,084,058.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,698,084,058.11/453,930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,826.86

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