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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,387.56, 639,457.38 and 262,187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,387.56, 639,457.38 and 262,187.88 is: 361,809.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,387.56 : 639,457.38 = 262,187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,387.56/639,457.38 = 262,187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,387.56x = 639,457.38 × 262,187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,387.56x = 167,657,974,812.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,657,974,812.55/463,387.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,809.40

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