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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,092.48, 676,426.83 and 261,606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,092.48, 676,426.83 and 261,606.70 is: 392,287.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,092.48 : 676,426.83 = 261,606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,092.48/676,426.83 = 261,606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,092.48x = 676,426.83 × 261,606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,092.48x = 176,957,790,787.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,957,790,787.76/451,092.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,287.17

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