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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,140.13, 640,513.38 and 262,936.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,140.13, 640,513.38 and 262,936.13 is: 362,851.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,140.13 : 640,513.38 = 262,936.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,140.13/640,513.38 = 262,936.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,140.13x = 640,513.38 × 262,936.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,140.13x = 168,414,106,147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,414,106,147.85/464,140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,851.86

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