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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,998.84, 640,318.14 and 262,794.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,998.84, 640,318.14 and 262,794.84 is: 362,656.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,998.84 : 640,318.14 = 262,794.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,998.84/640,318.14 = 262,794.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,998.84x = 640,318.14 × 262,794.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,998.84x = 168,272,303,150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,272,303,150.40/463,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,656.73

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