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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,076.32, 645,894 and 266,872.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,076.32, 645,894 and 266,872.32 is: 368,254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,076.32 : 645,894 = 266,872.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,076.32/645,894 = 266,872.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,076.32x = 645,894 × 266,872.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,076.32x = 172,371,230,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,371,230,254.08/468,076.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,254.54

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