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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,262.01, 637,984.89 and 266,024.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,262.01, 637,984.89 and 266,024.43 is: 367,150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,262.01 : 637,984.89 = 266,024.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,262.01/637,984.89 = 266,024.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,262.01x = 637,984.89 × 266,024.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,262.01x = 169,719,566,710.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,719,566,710.86/462,262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,150.15

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