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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,791.53, 641,374.70 and 260,814.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,791.53, 641,374.70 and 260,814.09 is: 359,902.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,791.53 : 641,374.70 = 260,814.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,791.53/641,374.70 = 260,814.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,791.53x = 641,374.70 × 260,814.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,791.53x = 167,279,557,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,279,557,425.45/464,791.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,902.34

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