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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,433.82, 639,552.15 and 262,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,433.82, 639,552.15 and 262,225.50 is: 361,878.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,433.82 : 639,552.15 = 262,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,433.82/639,552.15 = 262,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,433.82x = 639,552.15 × 262,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,433.82x = 167,706,882,309.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,706,882,309.83/463,433.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,878.82

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