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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,637.37, 623,081.77 and 260,613.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,637.37, 623,081.77 and 260,613.86 is: 359,544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,637.37 : 623,081.77 = 260,613.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,637.37/623,081.77 = 260,613.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,637.37x = 623,081.77 × 260,613.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,637.37x = 162,383,741,408.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,383,741,408.39/451,637.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,544.52

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