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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,585.14, 623,182.35 and 260,594.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,585.14, 623,182.35 and 260,594.43 is: 359,617.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,585.14 : 623,182.35 = 260,594.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,585.14/623,182.35 = 260,594.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,585.14x = 623,182.35 × 260,594.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,585.14x = 162,397,850,261.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,397,850,261.54/451,585.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,617.35

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