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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,675.36, 641,241.23 and 260,721.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,675.36, 641,241.23 and 260,721.81 is: 359,790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,675.36 : 641,241.23 = 260,721.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,675.36/641,241.23 = 260,721.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,675.36x = 641,241.23 × 260,721.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,675.36x = 167,185,572,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,185,572,828.62/464,675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,790.06

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