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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,427.40, 693,122.70 and 262,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,427.40, 693,122.70 and 262,843.40 is: 393,970.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,427.40 : 693,122.70 = 262,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,427.40/693,122.70 = 262,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,427.40x = 693,122.70 × 262,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,427.40x = 182,182,727,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,182,727,085.18/462,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,970.44

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