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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,602.16, 693,430.56 and 262,499.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,602.16, 693,430.56 and 262,499.94 is: 393,481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,602.16 : 693,430.56 = 262,499.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,602.16/693,430.56 = 262,499.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,602.16x = 693,430.56 × 262,499.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,602.16x = 182,025,480,394.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,025,480,394.17/462,602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,481.69

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