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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,017.86, 622,395.45 and 260,019.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,017.86, 622,395.45 and 260,019.86 is: 358,822.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,017.86 : 622,395.45 = 260,019.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,017.86/622,395.45 = 260,019.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,017.86x = 622,395.45 × 260,019.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,017.86x = 161,835,177,773.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,835,177,773.64/451,017.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,822.10

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