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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,727.33, 641,321.91 and 260,777.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,727.33, 641,321.91 and 260,777.77 is: 359,872.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,727.33 : 641,321.91 = 260,777.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,727.33/641,321.91 = 260,777.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,727.33x = 641,321.91 × 260,777.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,727.33x = 167,242,495,938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,242,495,938.64/464,727.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,872.31

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