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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,001.02, 640,366.36 and 260,086.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,001.02, 640,366.36 and 260,086.58 is: 358,944.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,001.02 : 640,366.36 = 260,086.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,001.02/640,366.36 = 260,086.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,001.02x = 640,366.36 × 260,086.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,001.02x = 166,550,696,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,550,696,519.45/464,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,944.68

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