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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,569.32, 639,616.02 and 262,365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,569.32, 639,616.02 and 262,365.32 is: 362,002.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,569.32 : 639,616.02 = 262,365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,569.32/639,616.02 = 262,365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,569.32x = 639,616.02 × 262,365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,569.32x = 167,813,061,764.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,813,061,764.43/463,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,002.09

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