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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,423.08, 622,939.86 and 260,425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,423.08, 622,939.86 and 260,425.08 is: 359,372.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,423.08 : 622,939.86 = 260,425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,423.08/622,939.86 = 260,425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,423.08x = 622,939.86 × 260,425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,423.08x = 162,229,162,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,229,162,875.69/451,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,372.77

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