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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,961.52, 640,311.84 and 260,047.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,961.52, 640,311.84 and 260,047.08 is: 358,890.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,961.52 : 640,311.84 = 260,047.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,961.52/640,311.84 = 260,047.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,961.52x = 640,311.84 × 260,047.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,961.52x = 166,511,224,281.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,511,224,281.43/463,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,890.16

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