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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,867.41, 641,521.79 and 260,914.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,867.41, 641,521.79 and 260,914.25 is: 360,064.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,867.41 : 641,521.79 = 260,914.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,867.41/641,521.79 = 260,914.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,867.41x = 641,521.79 × 260,914.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,867.41x = 167,382,172,184.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,382,172,184.33/464,867.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,064.33

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