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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,238.52, 637,952.52 and 266,000.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,238.52, 637,952.52 and 266,000.96 is: 367,117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,238.52 : 637,952.52 = 266,000.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,238.52/637,952.52 = 266,000.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,238.52x = 637,952.52 × 266,000.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,238.52x = 169,695,982,754.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,695,982,754.42/462,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,117.79

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