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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,209.05, 630,958.64 and 260,971.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,209.05, 630,958.64 and 260,971.56 is: 360,146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,209.05 : 630,958.64 = 260,971.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,209.05/630,958.64 = 260,971.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,209.05x = 630,958.64 × 260,971.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,209.05x = 164,662,259,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,662,259,271.42/457,209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,146.55

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