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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,588.02, 623,186.32 and 260,597.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,588.02, 623,186.32 and 260,597.31 is: 359,621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,588.02 : 623,186.32 = 260,597.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,588.02/623,186.32 = 260,597.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,588.02x = 623,186.32 × 260,597.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,588.02x = 162,400,678,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,400,678,620.80/451,588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,621.32

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