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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,110.96, 637,641.24 and 260,902.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,110.96, 637,641.24 and 260,902.64 is: 360,005.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,110.96 : 637,641.24 = 260,902.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,110.96/637,641.24 = 260,902.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,110.96x = 637,641.24 × 260,902.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,110.96x = 166,362,282,888.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,362,282,888.87/462,110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,005.06

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