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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,627.16, 693,468.06 and 262,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,627.16, 693,468.06 and 262,525 is: 393,519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,627.16 : 693,468.06 = 262,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,627.16/693,468.06 = 262,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,627.16x = 693,468.06 × 262,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,627.16x = 182,052,702,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,052,702,451.50/462,627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,519.27

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