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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,975.49, 641,630.75 and 260,987

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,975.49, 641,630.75 and 260,987 is: 360,142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,975.49 : 641,630.75 = 260,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,975.49/641,630.75 = 260,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,975.49x = 641,630.75 × 260,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,975.49x = 167,457,284,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,457,284,550.25/464,975.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,142.18

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