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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,996.16, 637,552.80 and 260,790.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,996.16, 637,552.80 and 260,790.72 is: 359,890.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,996.16 : 637,552.80 = 260,790.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,996.16/637,552.80 = 260,790.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,996.16x = 637,552.80 × 260,790.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,996.16x = 166,267,853,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,267,853,750.02/461,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,890.12

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