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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,031.92, 643,117.94 and 262,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,031.92, 643,117.94 and 262,082.80 is: 361,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,031.92 : 643,117.94 = 262,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,031.92/643,117.94 = 262,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,031.92x = 643,117.94 × 262,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,031.92x = 168,550,150,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,550,150,445.43/466,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,670.83

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