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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,233.52, 643,401.25 and 262,284.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,233.52, 643,401.25 and 262,284.57 is: 361,952.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,233.52 : 643,401.25 = 262,284.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,233.52/643,401.25 = 262,284.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,233.52x = 643,401.25 × 262,284.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,233.52x = 168,754,220,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,754,220,193.71/466,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,952.14

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