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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,297.10, 640,756.68 and 260,413.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,297.10, 640,756.68 and 260,413.42 is: 359,385.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,297.10 : 640,756.68 = 260,413.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,297.10/640,756.68 = 260,413.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,297.10x = 640,756.68 × 260,413.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,297.10x = 166,861,638,426.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,861,638,426.65/464,297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,385.48

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