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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,817.47, 638,679.64 and 261,613.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,817.47, 638,679.64 and 261,613.47 is: 361,021.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,817.47 : 638,679.64 = 261,613.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,817.47/638,679.64 = 261,613.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,817.47x = 638,679.64 × 261,613.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,817.47x = 167,087,196,838.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,087,196,838.75/462,817.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,021.80

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