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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,030.58, 644,482.22 and 260,287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,030.58, 644,482.22 and 260,287.94 is: 359,186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,030.58 : 644,482.22 = 260,287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,030.58/644,482.22 = 260,287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,030.58x = 644,482.22 × 260,287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,030.58x = 167,750,949,371.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,750,949,371.71/467,030.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,186.22

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