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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,159.95, 622,559.33 and 260,136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,159.95, 622,559.33 and 260,136.44 is: 358,964.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,159.95 : 622,559.33 = 260,136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,159.95/622,559.33 = 260,136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,159.95x = 622,559.33 × 260,136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,159.95x = 161,950,366,691.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,950,366,691.62/451,159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,964.41

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