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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,546.64, 641,035.92 and 260,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,546.64, 641,035.92 and 260,569.20 is: 359,563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,546.64 : 641,035.92 = 260,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,546.64/641,035.92 = 260,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,546.64x = 641,035.92 × 260,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,546.64x = 167,034,216,845.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,034,216,845.66/464,546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,563.93

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