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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,006.29, 640,381.80 and 260,112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,006.29, 640,381.80 and 260,112.28 is: 358,984.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,006.29 : 640,381.80 = 260,112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,006.29/640,381.80 = 260,112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,006.29x = 640,381.80 × 260,112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,006.29x = 166,571,170,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,571,170,068.50/464,006.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,984.72

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