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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,444.80, 639,557.28 and 262,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,444.80, 639,557.28 and 262,236.48 is: 361,888.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,444.80 : 639,557.28 = 262,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,444.80/639,557.28 = 262,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,444.80x = 639,557.28 × 262,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,444.80x = 167,715,249,865.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,715,249,865.57/463,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,888.30

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