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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,129.02, 643,277.26 and 262,189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,129.02, 643,277.26 and 262,189.45 is: 361,832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,129.02 : 643,277.26 = 262,189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,129.02/643,277.26 = 262,189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,129.02x = 643,277.26 × 262,189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,129.02x = 168,660,510,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,660,510,996.91/466,129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,832.25

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