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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,434.32, 639,552.84 and 262,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,434.32, 639,552.84 and 262,226 is: 361,879.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,434.32 : 639,552.84 = 262,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,434.32/639,552.84 = 262,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,434.32x = 639,552.84 × 262,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,434.32x = 167,707,383,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,707,383,021.84/463,434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,879.51

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