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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,181.62, 630,920.87 and 260,944.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,181.62, 630,920.87 and 260,944.19 is: 360,108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,181.62 : 630,920.87 = 260,944.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,181.62/630,920.87 = 260,944.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,181.62x = 630,920.87 × 260,944.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,181.62x = 164,635,135,376.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,635,135,376.25/457,181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,108.82

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