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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,638.78, 623,216.61 and 260,713.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,638.78, 623,216.61 and 260,713.68 is: 359,758.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,638.78 : 623,216.61 = 260,713.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,638.78/623,216.61 = 260,713.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,638.78x = 623,216.61 × 260,713.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,638.78x = 162,481,095,830.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,481,095,830.23/451,638.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,758.96

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