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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,408.06, 639,512.84 and 262,204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,408.06, 639,512.84 and 262,204.06 is: 361,847.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,408.06 : 639,512.84 = 262,204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,408.06/639,512.84 = 262,204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,408.06x = 639,512.84 × 262,204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,408.06x = 167,682,863,070.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,682,863,070.13/463,408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,847.10

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