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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,098.60, 622,582.38 and 260,074.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,098.60, 622,582.38 and 260,074.68 is: 358,941.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,098.60 : 622,582.38 = 260,074.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,098.60/622,582.38 = 260,074.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,098.60x = 622,582.38 × 260,074.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,098.60x = 161,917,913,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,917,913,252.14/451,098.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,941.29

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