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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,091.96, 640,422.54 and 262,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,091.96, 640,422.54 and 262,875 is: 362,753.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,091.96 : 640,422.54 = 262,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,091.96/640,422.54 = 262,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,091.96x = 640,422.54 × 262,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,091.96x = 168,351,075,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,351,075,202.50/464,091.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,753.70

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