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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,577.07, 639,626.70 and 262,373.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,577.07, 639,626.70 and 262,373.07 is: 362,012.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,577.07 : 639,626.70 = 262,373.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,577.07/639,626.70 = 262,373.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,577.07x = 639,626.70 × 262,373.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,577.07x = 167,820,820,932.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,820,820,932.97/463,577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,012.77

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