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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,525.76, 962,377.92 and 267,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,525.76, 962,377.92 and 267,462.72 is: 401,231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,525.76 : 962,377.92 = 267,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,525.76/962,377.92 = 267,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,525.76x = 962,377.92 × 267,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,525.76x = 257,400,216,151.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,400,216,151.14/641,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,231.30

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