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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,294.35, 640,752.88 and 260,410.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,294.35, 640,752.88 and 260,410.67 is: 359,381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,294.35 : 640,752.88 = 260,410.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,294.35/640,752.88 = 260,410.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,294.35x = 640,752.88 × 260,410.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,294.35x = 166,858,883,581.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,858,883,581.47/464,294.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,381.68

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