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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,574.88, 638,345.04 and 261,366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,574.88, 638,345.04 and 261,366.56 is: 360,681.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,574.88 : 638,345.04 = 261,366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,574.88/638,345.04 = 261,366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,574.88x = 638,345.04 × 261,366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,574.88x = 166,842,047,197.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,842,047,197.86/462,574.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,681.17

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