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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,110.51, 640,460.98 and 257,377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,110.51, 640,460.98 and 257,377.70 is: 355,174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,110.51 : 640,460.98 = 257,377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,110.51/640,460.98 = 257,377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,110.51x = 640,460.98 × 257,377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,110.51x = 164,840,374,447.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,840,374,447.27/464,110.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,174.84

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