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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,105.82, 640,460.88 and 260,189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,105.82, 640,460.88 and 260,189.94 is: 359,059.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,105.82 : 640,460.88 = 260,189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,105.82/640,460.88 = 260,189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,105.82x = 640,460.88 × 260,189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,105.82x = 166,641,477,939.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,641,477,939.55/464,105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,059.23

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