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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,627.46, 623,273.48 and 260,653.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,627.46, 623,273.48 and 260,653.14 is: 359,717.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,627.46 : 623,273.48 = 260,653.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,627.46/623,273.48 = 260,653.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,627.46x = 623,273.48 × 260,653.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,627.46x = 162,458,188,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,458,188,337.46/451,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,717.25

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