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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,197.06, 643,408.86 and 262,256.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,197.06, 643,408.86 and 262,256.58 is: 361,946.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,197.06 : 643,408.86 = 262,256.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,197.06/643,408.86 = 262,256.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,197.06x = 643,408.86 × 262,256.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,197.06x = 168,738,207,165.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,738,207,165.30/466,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,946.10

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