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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,252.34, 644,817.68 and 260,533.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,252.34, 644,817.68 and 260,533.45 is: 359,541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,252.34 : 644,817.68 = 260,533.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,252.34/644,817.68 = 260,533.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,252.34x = 644,817.68 × 260,533.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,252.34x = 167,996,574,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,996,574,791.40/467,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,541.43

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