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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,183.62, 630,923.63 and 260,946.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,183.62, 630,923.63 and 260,946.19 is: 360,111.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,183.62 : 630,923.63 = 260,946.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,183.62/630,923.63 = 260,946.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,183.62x = 630,923.63 × 260,946.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,183.62x = 164,637,117,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,637,117,429.47/457,183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,111.58

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