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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,302.08, 629,720.49 and 262,738.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,302.08, 629,720.49 and 262,738.54 is: 362,592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,302.08 : 629,720.49 = 262,738.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,302.08/629,720.49 = 262,738.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,302.08x = 629,720.49 × 262,738.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,302.08x = 165,451,842,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,451,842,150.69/456,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,592.79

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