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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,083.60, 622,561.68 and 260,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,083.60, 622,561.68 and 260,059.68 is: 358,920.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,083.60 : 622,561.68 = 260,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,083.60/622,561.68 = 260,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,083.60x = 622,561.68 × 260,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,083.60x = 161,903,191,281.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,903,191,281.06/451,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,920.59

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