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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,586.64, 623,184.42 and 260,595.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,586.64, 623,184.42 and 260,595.93 is: 359,619.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,586.64 : 623,184.42 = 260,595.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,586.64/623,184.42 = 260,595.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,586.64x = 623,184.42 × 260,595.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,586.64x = 162,399,323,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,399,323,491.41/451,586.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,619.42

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