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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,031.62, 643,117.52 and 262,082.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,031.62, 643,117.52 and 262,082.48 is: 361,670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,031.62 : 643,117.52 = 262,082.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,031.62/643,117.52 = 262,082.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,031.62x = 643,117.52 × 262,082.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,031.62x = 168,549,833,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,549,833,262.64/466,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,670.38

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