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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,740.51, 690,214.08 and 260,455.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,740.51, 690,214.08 and 260,455.05 is: 390,175.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,740.51 : 690,214.08 = 260,455.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,740.51/690,214.08 = 260,455.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,740.51x = 690,214.08 × 260,455.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,740.51x = 179,769,742,717.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,769,742,717.10/460,740.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,175.68

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