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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,314.32, 636,635.88 and 260,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,314.32, 636,635.88 and 260,106 is: 358,958.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,314.32 : 636,635.88 = 260,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,314.32/636,635.88 = 260,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,314.32x = 636,635.88 × 260,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,314.32x = 165,592,812,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,592,812,203.28/461,314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,958.75

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