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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,592.64, 623,192.72 and 260,601.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,592.64, 623,192.72 and 260,601.93 is: 359,627.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,592.64 : 623,192.72 = 260,601.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,592.64/623,192.72 = 260,601.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,592.64x = 623,192.72 × 260,601.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,592.64x = 162,405,224,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,405,224,290.94/451,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,627.70

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