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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,290.02, 636,579.63 and 260,086.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,290.02, 636,579.63 and 260,086.02 is: 358,918.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,290.02 : 636,579.63 = 260,086.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,290.02/636,579.63 = 260,086.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,290.02x = 636,579.63 × 260,086.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,290.02x = 165,565,462,379.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,565,462,379.77/461,290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,918.37

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