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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,812.03, 638,672.15 and 261,608.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,812.03, 638,672.15 and 261,608.03 is: 361,014.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,812.03 : 638,672.15 = 261,608.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,812.03/638,672.15 = 261,608.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,812.03x = 638,672.15 × 261,608.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,812.03x = 167,081,761,669.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,081,761,669.32/462,812.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,014.30

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