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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,994.62, 648,596.38 and 260,446.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,994.62, 648,596.38 and 260,446.01 is: 359,417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,994.62 : 648,596.38 = 260,446.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,994.62/648,596.38 = 260,446.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,994.62x = 648,596.38 × 260,446.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,994.62x = 168,924,341,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,924,341,218.49/469,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,417.61

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