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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,636.16, 623,212.99 and 260,711.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,636.16, 623,212.99 and 260,711.06 is: 359,755.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,636.16 : 623,212.99 = 260,711.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,636.16/623,212.99 = 260,711.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,636.16x = 623,212.99 × 260,711.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,636.16x = 162,478,515,460.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,478,515,460.83/451,636.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,755.33

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