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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,176.12, 630,913.28 and 260,938.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,176.12, 630,913.28 and 260,938.69 is: 360,101.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,176.12 : 630,913.28 = 260,938.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,176.12/630,913.28 = 260,938.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,176.12x = 630,913.28 × 260,938.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,176.12x = 164,629,682,416.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,629,682,416.91/457,176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,101.23

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