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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,382.40, 622,885.84 and 260,457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,382.40, 622,885.84 and 260,457.44 is: 359,418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,382.40 : 622,885.84 = 260,457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,382.40/622,885.84 = 260,457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,382.40x = 622,885.84 × 260,457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,382.40x = 162,235,251,298.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,235,251,298.65/451,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,418.65

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