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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,315.92, 644,909.34 and 260,589.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,315.92, 644,909.34 and 260,589.08 is: 359,620.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,315.92 : 644,909.34 = 260,589.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,315.92/644,909.34 = 260,589.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,315.92x = 644,909.34 × 260,589.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,315.92x = 168,056,331,594.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,056,331,594.01/467,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,620.39

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