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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,586.21, 623,183.82 and 260,595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,586.21, 623,183.82 and 260,595.50 is: 359,618.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,586.21 : 623,183.82 = 260,595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,586.21/623,183.82 = 260,595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,586.21x = 623,183.82 × 260,595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,586.21x = 162,398,899,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,398,899,164.81/451,586.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,618.82

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