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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,562, 636,956.37 and 260,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,562, 636,956.37 and 260,358 is: 359,294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,562 : 636,956.37 = 260,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,562/636,956.37 = 260,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,562x = 636,956.37 × 260,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,562x = 165,836,686,580.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,836,686,580.46/461,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,294.50

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