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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,369.56, 622,874.70 and 260,378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,369.56, 622,874.70 and 260,378.04 is: 359,312.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,369.56 : 622,874.70 = 260,378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,369.56/622,874.70 = 260,378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,369.56x = 622,874.70 × 260,378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,369.56x = 162,182,893,551.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,182,893,551.59/451,369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,312.87

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