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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,349.53, 640,809.69 and 260,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,349.53, 640,809.69 and 260,445.80 is: 359,419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,349.53 : 640,809.69 = 260,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,349.53/640,809.69 = 260,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,349.53x = 640,809.69 × 260,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,349.53x = 166,896,192,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,896,192,359.80/464,349.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,419.32

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