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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,258.44, 622,798.83 and 260,267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,258.44, 622,798.83 and 260,267.64 is: 359,205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,258.44 : 622,798.83 = 260,267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,258.44/622,798.83 = 260,267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,258.44x = 622,798.83 × 260,267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,258.44x = 162,094,381,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,094,381,678.86/451,258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,205.21

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