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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,453.41, 664,400.93 and 260,689.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,453.41, 664,400.93 and 260,689.66 is: 359,749.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,453.41 : 664,400.93 = 260,689.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,453.41/664,400.93 = 260,689.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,453.41x = 664,400.93 × 260,689.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,453.41x = 173,202,452,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,202,452,545.38/481,453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,749.14

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