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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,059.08, 640,402.74 and 262,855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,059.08, 640,402.74 and 262,855.08 is: 362,740.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,059.08 : 640,402.74 = 262,855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,059.08/640,402.74 = 262,855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,059.08x = 640,402.74 × 262,855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,059.08x = 168,333,113,454.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,333,113,454.92/464,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,740.70

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