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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,143.80, 993,215.70 and 262,879.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,143.80, 993,215.70 and 262,879.80 is: 394,319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,143.80 : 993,215.70 = 262,879.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,143.80/993,215.70 = 262,879.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,143.80x = 993,215.70 × 262,879.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,143.80x = 261,096,344,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,096,344,572.86/662,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,319.70

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