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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,156.86, 622,555.07 and 260,133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,156.86, 622,555.07 and 260,133.35 is: 358,960.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,156.86 : 622,555.07 = 260,133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,156.86/622,555.07 = 260,133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,156.86x = 622,555.07 × 260,133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,156.86x = 161,947,331,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,947,331,505.14/451,156.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,960.14

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