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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,858.72, 640,107.12 and 262,655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,858.72, 640,107.12 and 262,655.20 is: 362,454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,858.72 : 640,107.12 = 262,655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,858.72/640,107.12 = 262,655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,858.72x = 640,107.12 × 262,655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,858.72x = 168,127,463,625.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,127,463,625.02/463,858.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,454.03

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