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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,233.47, 630,992.33 and 260,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,233.47, 630,992.33 and 260,995.94 is: 360,180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,233.47 : 630,992.33 = 260,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,233.47/630,992.33 = 260,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,233.47x = 630,992.33 × 260,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,233.47x = 164,686,431,841.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,686,431,841.20/457,233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,180.18

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