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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,243.02, 643,414.32 and 262,294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,243.02, 643,414.32 and 262,294.02 is: 361,965.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,243.02 : 643,414.32 = 262,294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,243.02/643,414.32 = 262,294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,243.02x = 643,414.32 × 262,294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,243.02x = 168,763,728,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,763,728,518.37/466,243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,965.16

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