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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,367.97, 640,782.99 and 260,427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,367.97, 640,782.99 and 260,427.25 is: 359,364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,367.97 : 640,782.99 = 260,427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,367.97/640,782.99 = 260,427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,367.97x = 640,782.99 × 260,427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,367.97x = 166,877,350,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,877,350,630.34/464,367.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,364.47

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