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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,011.23, 643,113.98 and 262,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,011.23, 643,113.98 and 262,061.12 is: 361,654.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,011.23 : 643,113.98 = 262,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,011.23/643,113.98 = 262,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,011.23x = 643,113.98 × 262,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,011.23x = 168,535,171,166.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,535,171,166.67/466,011.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,654.75

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