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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,023.86, 643,106.82 and 262,074.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,023.86, 643,106.82 and 262,074.72 is: 361,659.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,023.86 : 643,106.82 = 262,074.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,023.86/643,106.82 = 262,074.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,023.86x = 643,106.82 × 262,074.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,023.86x = 168,542,038,471.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,542,038,471.22/466,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,659.67

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