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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,234.22, 630,993.36 and 260,996.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,234.22, 630,993.36 and 260,996.69 is: 360,181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,234.22 : 630,993.36 = 260,996.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,234.22/630,993.36 = 260,996.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,234.22x = 630,993.36 × 260,996.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,234.22x = 164,687,175,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,687,175,217.01/457,234.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,181.22

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