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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,626.16, 693,466.56 and 262,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,626.16, 693,466.56 and 262,524 is: 393,517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,626.16 : 693,466.56 = 262,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,626.16/693,466.56 = 262,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,626.16x = 693,466.56 × 262,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,626.16x = 182,051,615,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,051,615,197.44/462,626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,517.77

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