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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,947.58, 641,695.30 and 261,082.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,947.58, 641,695.30 and 261,082.82 is: 360,332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,947.58 : 641,695.30 = 261,082.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,947.58/641,695.30 = 261,082.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,947.58x = 641,695.30 × 261,082.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,947.58x = 167,535,618,504.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,535,618,504.75/464,947.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,332.27

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