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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,812.78, 638,673.18 and 261,608.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,812.78, 638,673.18 and 261,608.78 is: 361,015.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,812.78 : 638,673.18 = 261,608.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,812.78/638,673.18 = 261,608.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,812.78x = 638,673.18 × 261,608.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,812.78x = 167,082,511,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,082,511,438.52/462,812.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,015.34

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