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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,971.72, 640,261.62 and 262,767.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,971.72, 640,261.62 and 262,767.72 is: 362,608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,971.72 : 640,261.62 = 262,767.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,971.72/640,261.62 = 262,767.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,971.72x = 640,261.62 × 262,767.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,971.72x = 168,240,086,090.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,240,086,090.91/463,971.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,608.49

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