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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,527.20, 638,313.78 and 261,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,527.20, 638,313.78 and 261,323.20 is: 360,640.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,527.20 : 638,313.78 = 261,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,527.20/638,313.78 = 261,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,527.20x = 638,313.78 × 261,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,527.20x = 166,806,199,593.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,806,199,593.70/462,527.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,640.84

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