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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,252.24, 639,281.96 and 262,048.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,252.24, 639,281.96 and 262,048.24 is: 361,623.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,252.24 : 639,281.96 = 262,048.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,252.24/639,281.96 = 262,048.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,252.24x = 639,281.96 × 262,048.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,252.24x = 167,522,712,481.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,522,712,481.75/463,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,623.10

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