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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,111.96, 637,642.62 and 260,903.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,111.96, 637,642.62 and 260,903.64 is: 360,006.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,111.96 : 637,642.62 = 260,903.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,111.96/637,642.62 = 260,903.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,111.96x = 637,642.62 × 260,903.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,111.96x = 166,363,280,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,363,280,577.14/462,111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,006.44

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