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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,835.78, 641,446.41 and 260,867.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,835.78, 641,446.41 and 260,867.65 is: 359,982.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,835.78 : 641,446.41 = 260,867.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,835.78/641,446.41 = 260,867.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,835.78x = 641,446.41 × 260,867.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,835.78x = 167,332,617,577.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,332,617,577.64/464,835.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,982.22

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