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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,198.88, 640,593.36 and 262,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,198.88, 640,593.36 and 262,994.88 is: 362,932.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,198.88 : 640,593.36 = 262,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,198.88/640,593.36 = 262,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,198.88x = 640,593.36 × 262,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,198.88x = 168,472,773,842.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,472,773,842.00/464,198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,932.31

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