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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,055.03, 643,149.83 and 262,105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,055.03, 643,149.83 and 262,105.89 is: 361,702.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,055.03 : 643,149.83 = 262,105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,055.03/643,149.83 = 262,105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,055.03x = 643,149.83 × 262,105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,055.03x = 168,573,357,284.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,573,357,284.97/466,055.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,702.69

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