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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,288.52, 636,577.56 and 260,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,288.52, 636,577.56 and 260,084.52 is: 358,916.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,288.52 : 636,577.56 = 260,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,288.52/636,577.56 = 260,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,288.52x = 636,577.56 × 260,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,288.52x = 165,563,969,135.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,563,969,135.37/461,288.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,916.30

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