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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,627.92, 630,213.38 and 262,998.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,627.92, 630,213.38 and 262,998.41 is: 362,976.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,627.92 : 630,213.38 = 262,998.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,627.92/630,213.38 = 262,998.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,627.92x = 630,213.38 × 262,998.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,627.92x = 165,745,119,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,745,119,133.76/456,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,976.31

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