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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,063.08, 640,408.26 and 262,859.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,063.08, 640,408.26 and 262,859.08 is: 362,746.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,063.08 : 640,408.26 = 262,859.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,063.08/640,408.26 = 262,859.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,063.08x = 640,408.26 × 262,859.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,063.08x = 168,337,126,048.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,337,126,048.00/464,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,746.22

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