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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,023.61, 643,106.47 and 262,074.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,023.61, 643,106.47 and 262,074.47 is: 361,659.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,023.61 : 643,106.47 = 262,074.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,023.61/643,106.47 = 262,074.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,023.61x = 643,106.47 × 262,074.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,023.61x = 168,541,786,802.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,541,786,802.53/466,023.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,659.33

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