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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,433.32, 639,551.46 and 262,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,433.32, 639,551.46 and 262,225 is: 361,878.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,433.32 : 639,551.46 = 262,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,433.32/639,551.46 = 262,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,433.32x = 639,551.46 × 262,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,433.32x = 167,706,381,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,706,381,598.50/463,433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,878.13

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