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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,713.81, 641,253.00 and 260,722.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,713.81, 641,253.00 and 260,722.29 is: 359,767.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,713.81 : 641,253.00 = 260,722.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,713.81/641,253.00 = 260,722.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,713.81x = 641,253.00 × 260,722.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,713.81x = 167,188,954,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,188,954,011.78/464,713.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,767.56

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