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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,637.51, 623,258.79 and 260,650.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,637.51, 623,258.79 and 260,650.90 is: 359,697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,637.51 : 623,258.79 = 260,650.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,637.51/623,258.79 = 260,650.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,637.51x = 623,258.79 × 260,650.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,637.51x = 162,452,964,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,452,964,546.41/451,637.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,697.68

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