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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,867.26, 641,521.58 and 260,914.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,867.26, 641,521.58 and 260,914.10 is: 360,064.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,867.26 : 641,521.58 = 260,914.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,867.26/641,521.58 = 260,914.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,867.26x = 641,521.58 × 260,914.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,867.26x = 167,382,021,164.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,382,021,164.10/464,867.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,064.12

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