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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,074.68, 640,462.23 and 260,122.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,074.68, 640,462.23 and 260,122.35 is: 358,990.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,074.68 : 640,462.23 = 260,122.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,074.68/640,462.23 = 260,122.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,074.68x = 640,462.23 × 260,122.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,074.68x = 166,598,540,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,598,540,353.84/464,074.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,990.80

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