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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,792.15, 675,114.86 and 260,852.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,792.15, 675,114.86 and 260,852.22 is: 390,657.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,792.15 : 675,114.86 = 260,852.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,792.15/675,114.86 = 260,852.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,792.15x = 675,114.86 × 260,852.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,792.15x = 176,105,212,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,105,212,903.70/450,792.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,657.23

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