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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,867.03, 641,521.27 and 260,913.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,867.03, 641,521.27 and 260,913.87 is: 360,063.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,867.03 : 641,521.27 = 260,913.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,867.03/641,521.27 = 260,913.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,867.03x = 641,521.27 × 260,913.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,867.03x = 167,381,796,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,381,796,590.73/464,867.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,063.81

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