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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,064.88, 622,461.24 and 260,086.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,064.88, 622,461.24 and 260,086.32 is: 358,914.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,064.88 : 622,461.24 = 260,086.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,064.88/622,461.24 = 260,086.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,064.88x = 622,461.24 × 260,086.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,064.88x = 161,893,653,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,893,653,254.24/451,064.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,914.34

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