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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,713.32, 641,304.71 and 260,736.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,713.32, 641,304.71 and 260,736.09 is: 359,815.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,713.32 : 641,304.71 = 260,736.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,713.32/641,304.71 = 260,736.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,713.32x = 641,304.71 × 260,736.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,713.32x = 167,211,282,583.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,211,282,583.98/464,713.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,815.99

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