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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,055.46, 960,079.70 and 260,974.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,055.46, 960,079.70 and 260,974.72 is: 391,460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,055.46 : 960,079.70 = 260,974.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,055.46/960,079.70 = 260,974.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,055.46x = 960,079.70 × 260,974.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,055.46x = 250,556,530,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,556,530,885.18/640,055.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,460.66

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