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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,638.41, 623,216.09 and 260,713.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,638.41, 623,216.09 and 260,713.31 is: 359,758.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,638.41 : 623,216.09 = 260,713.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,638.41/623,216.09 = 260,713.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,638.41x = 623,216.09 × 260,713.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,638.41x = 162,480,727,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,480,727,204.86/451,638.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,758.44

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