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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,704, 637,190.40 and 260,538.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,704, 637,190.40 and 260,538.88 is: 359,565.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,704 : 637,190.40 = 260,538.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,704/637,190.40 = 260,538.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,704x = 637,190.40 × 260,538.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,704x = 166,012,873,162.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,012,873,162.75/461,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,565.59

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