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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,506.68, 636,878.88 and 260,302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,506.68, 636,878.88 and 260,302.68 is: 359,217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,506.68 : 636,878.88 = 260,302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,506.68/636,878.88 = 260,302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,506.68x = 636,878.88 × 260,302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,506.68x = 165,781,279,299.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,781,279,299.40/461,506.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,217.51

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