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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,060.08, 640,404.12 and 262,856.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,060.08, 640,404.12 and 262,856.08 is: 362,742.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,060.08 : 640,404.12 = 262,856.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,060.08/640,404.12 = 262,856.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,060.08x = 640,404.12 × 262,856.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,060.08x = 168,334,116,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,334,116,599.05/464,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,742.08

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