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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,573.32, 639,621.52 and 262,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,573.32, 639,621.52 and 262,369.32 is: 362,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,573.32 : 639,621.52 = 262,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,573.32/639,621.52 = 262,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,573.32x = 639,621.52 × 262,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,573.32x = 167,817,063,259.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,817,063,259.77/463,573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,007.60

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