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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,286.19, 622,837.13 and 260,295.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,286.19, 622,837.13 and 260,295.39 is: 359,243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,286.19 : 622,837.13 = 260,295.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,286.19/622,837.13 = 260,295.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,286.19x = 622,837.13 × 260,295.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,286.19x = 162,121,632,358.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,121,632,358.35/451,286.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,243.50

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