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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,291.44, 622,844.37 and 260,300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,291.44, 622,844.37 and 260,300.64 is: 359,250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,291.44 : 622,844.37 = 260,300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,291.44/622,844.37 = 260,300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,291.44x = 622,844.37 × 260,300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,291.44x = 162,126,788,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,126,788,131.40/451,291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,250.75

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