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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,006.52, 640,373.94 and 260,092.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,006.52, 640,373.94 and 260,092.08 is: 358,952.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,006.52 : 640,373.94 = 260,092.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,006.52/640,373.94 = 260,092.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,006.52x = 640,373.94 × 260,092.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,006.52x = 166,556,190,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,556,190,032.40/464,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,952.26

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