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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,034.28, 643,121.22 and 262,085.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,034.28, 643,121.22 and 262,085.16 is: 361,674.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,034.28 : 643,121.22 = 262,085.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,034.28/643,121.22 = 262,085.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,034.28x = 643,121.22 × 262,085.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,034.28x = 168,552,527,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,552,527,843.10/466,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,674.10

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