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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,563.33, 694,474.46 and 260,302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,563.33, 694,474.46 and 260,302.33 is: 390,807.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,563.33 : 694,474.46 = 260,302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,563.33/694,474.46 = 260,302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,563.33x = 694,474.46 × 260,302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,563.33x = 180,773,318,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,773,318,001.93/462,563.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,807.71

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