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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,332.47, 636,638.90 and 260,128.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,332.47, 636,638.90 and 260,128.47 is: 358,977.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,332.47 : 636,638.90 = 260,128.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,332.47/636,638.90 = 260,128.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,332.47x = 636,638.90 × 260,128.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,332.47x = 165,607,901,698.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,607,901,698.84/461,332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,977.34

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