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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,589.64, 623,188.56 and 260,598.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,589.64, 623,188.56 and 260,598.93 is: 359,623.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,589.64 : 623,188.56 = 260,598.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,589.64/623,188.56 = 260,598.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,589.64x = 623,188.56 × 260,598.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,589.64x = 162,402,271,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,402,271,924.24/451,589.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,623.56

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