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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,086.60, 622,565.82 and 260,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,086.60, 622,565.82 and 260,062.68 is: 358,924.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,086.60 : 622,565.82 = 260,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,086.60/622,565.82 = 260,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,086.60x = 622,565.82 × 260,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,086.60x = 161,906,135,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,906,135,625.60/451,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,924.73

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