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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,265.28, 636,537.60 and 260,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,265.28, 636,537.60 and 260,061.44 is: 358,880.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,265.28 : 636,537.60 = 260,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,265.28/636,537.60 = 260,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,265.28x = 636,537.60 × 260,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,265.28x = 165,538,884,870.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,538,884,870.14/461,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,880.00

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