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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,758.72, 639,968.76 and 262,554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,758.72, 639,968.76 and 262,554.72 is: 362,315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,758.72 : 639,968.76 = 262,554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,758.72/639,968.76 = 262,554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,758.72x = 639,968.76 × 262,554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,758.72x = 168,026,818,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,026,818,590.55/463,758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,315.17

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