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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,250.19, 640,691.68 and 260,291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,250.19, 640,691.68 and 260,291.23 is: 359,216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,250.19 : 640,691.68 = 260,291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,250.19/640,691.68 = 260,291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,250.19x = 640,691.68 × 260,291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,250.19x = 166,766,425,437.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,766,425,437.97/464,250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,216.71

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