Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,974.49, 641,629.37 and 260,986.00
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 464,974.49, 641,629.37 and 260,986.00 is: 360,140.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,974.49 : 641,629.37 = 260,986.00 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,974.49/641,629.37 = 260,986.00/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,974.49x = 641,629.37 × 260,986.00 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,974.49x = 167,456,279,775.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,456,279,775.03/464,974.49 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,140.79
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