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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,134.13, 640,505.09 and 262,930.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,134.13, 640,505.09 and 262,930.13 is: 362,843.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,134.13 : 640,505.09 = 262,930.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,134.13/640,505.09 = 262,930.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,134.13x = 640,505.09 × 262,930.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,134.13x = 168,408,084,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,408,084,034.16/464,134.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,843.57

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