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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,094.98, 676,430.58 and 261,609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,094.98, 676,430.58 and 261,609.20 is: 392,290.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,094.98 : 676,430.58 = 261,609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,094.98/676,430.58 = 261,609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,094.98x = 676,430.58 × 261,609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,094.98x = 176,960,462,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,960,462,889.34/451,094.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,290.92

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