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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,628.43, 630,214.08 and 262,998.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,628.43, 630,214.08 and 262,998.92 is: 362,977.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,628.43 : 630,214.08 = 262,998.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,628.43/630,214.08 = 262,998.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,628.43x = 630,214.08 × 262,998.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,628.43x = 165,745,617,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,745,617,942.73/456,628.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,977.00

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