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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,226.42, 643,391.51 and 262,277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,226.42, 643,391.51 and 262,277.46 is: 361,942.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,226.42 : 643,391.51 = 262,277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,226.42/643,391.51 = 262,277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,226.42x = 643,391.51 × 262,277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,226.42x = 168,747,089,716.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,747,089,716.98/466,226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,942.36

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