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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,165.45, 622,566.91 and 260,141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,165.45, 622,566.91 and 260,141.94 is: 358,972.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,165.45 : 622,566.91 = 260,141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,165.45/622,566.91 = 260,141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,165.45x = 622,566.91 × 260,141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,165.45x = 161,955,763,747.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,955,763,747.21/451,165.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,972.00

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