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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,714.90, 641,370.40 and 260,777.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,714.90, 641,370.40 and 260,777.88 is: 359,909.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,714.90 : 641,370.40 = 260,777.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,714.90/641,370.40 = 260,777.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,714.90x = 641,370.40 × 260,777.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,714.90x = 167,255,213,206.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,255,213,206.75/464,714.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,909.30

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