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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,712.48, 641,276.64 and 257,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,712.48, 641,276.64 and 257,970.24 is: 355,984.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,712.48 : 641,276.64 = 257,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,712.48/641,276.64 = 257,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,712.48x = 641,276.64 × 257,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,712.48x = 165,430,288,727.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,430,288,727.19/464,712.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,984.17

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