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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,015.31, 629,363.64 and 262,419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,015.31, 629,363.64 and 262,419.04 is: 362,174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,015.31 : 629,363.64 = 262,419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,015.31/629,363.64 = 262,419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,015.31x = 629,363.64 × 262,419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,015.31x = 165,157,002,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,157,002,219.71/456,015.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,174.25

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