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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,286.96, 640,754.82 and 260,334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,286.96, 640,754.82 and 260,334.63 is: 359,283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,286.96 : 640,754.82 = 260,334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,286.96/640,754.82 = 260,334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,286.96x = 640,754.82 × 260,334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,286.96x = 166,810,668,985.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,810,668,985.42/464,286.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,283.55

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