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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,099.60, 622,583.76 and 260,075.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,099.60, 622,583.76 and 260,075.68 is: 358,942.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,099.60 : 622,583.76 = 260,075.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,099.60/622,583.76 = 260,075.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,099.60x = 622,583.76 × 260,075.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,099.60x = 161,918,894,738.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,918,894,738.96/451,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,942.67

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