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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,453.44, 623,008.08 and 260,474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,453.44, 623,008.08 and 260,474.88 is: 359,456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,453.44 : 623,008.08 = 260,474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,453.44/623,008.08 = 260,474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,453.44x = 623,008.08 × 260,474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,453.44x = 162,277,954,877.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,277,954,877.03/451,453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,456.68

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