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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,466.94, 623,026.71 and 260,488.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,466.94, 623,026.71 and 260,488.38 is: 359,475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,466.94 : 623,026.71 = 260,488.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,466.94/623,026.71 = 260,488.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,466.94x = 623,026.71 × 260,488.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,466.94x = 162,291,218,384.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,291,218,384.63/451,466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,475.31

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