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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,414.06, 639,521.13 and 262,210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,414.06, 639,521.13 and 262,210.06 is: 361,855.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,414.06 : 639,521.13 = 262,210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,414.06/639,521.13 = 262,210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,414.06x = 639,521.13 × 262,210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,414.06x = 167,688,873,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,688,873,868.57/463,414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,855.39

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