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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,454.97, 643,702.08 and 262,506.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,454.97, 643,702.08 and 262,506.27 is: 362,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,454.97 : 643,702.08 = 262,506.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,454.97/643,702.08 = 262,506.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,454.97x = 643,702.08 × 262,506.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,454.97x = 168,975,832,012.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,975,832,012.04/466,454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,255.40

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