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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,984.20, 638,914.74 and 261,787.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,984.20, 638,914.74 and 261,787.40 is: 361,264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,984.20 : 638,914.74 = 261,787.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,984.20/638,914.74 = 261,787.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,984.20x = 638,914.74 × 261,787.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,984.20x = 167,259,828,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,259,828,606.28/462,984.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,264.66

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