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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,219.02, 643,321.68 and 262,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,219.02, 643,321.68 and 262,263.04 is: 361,888.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,219.02 : 643,321.68 = 262,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,219.02/643,321.68 = 262,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,219.02x = 643,321.68 × 262,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,219.02x = 168,719,499,494.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,719,499,494.71/466,219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,888.92

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