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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,347.53, 640,806.93 and 260,443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,347.53, 640,806.93 and 260,443.80 is: 359,416.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,347.53 : 640,806.93 = 260,443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,347.53/640,806.93 = 260,443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,347.53x = 640,806.93 × 260,443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,347.53x = 166,894,191,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,894,191,915.53/464,347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,416.56

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