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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,135.63, 640,507.17 and 262,931.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,135.63, 640,507.17 and 262,931.63 is: 362,845.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,135.63 : 640,507.17 = 262,931.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,135.63/640,507.17 = 262,931.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,135.63x = 640,507.17 × 262,931.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,135.63x = 168,409,591,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,409,591,032.25/464,135.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,845.65

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