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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,249.48, 692,807.10 and 262,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,249.48, 692,807.10 and 262,737 is: 393,783.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,249.48 : 692,807.10 = 262,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,249.48/692,807.10 = 262,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,249.48x = 692,807.10 × 262,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,249.48x = 182,026,059,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,026,059,032.70/462,249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,783.16

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