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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,958.32, 622,434.78 and 260,086.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,958.32, 622,434.78 and 260,086.68 is: 358,984.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,958.32 : 622,434.78 = 260,086.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,958.32/622,434.78 = 260,086.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,958.32x = 622,434.78 × 260,086.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,958.32x = 161,886,995,446.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,886,995,446.73/450,958.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,984.39

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