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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,639.78, 623,217.99 and 260,714.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,639.78, 623,217.99 and 260,714.68 is: 359,760.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,639.78 : 623,217.99 = 260,714.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,639.78/623,217.99 = 260,714.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,639.78x = 623,217.99 × 260,714.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,639.78x = 162,482,078,833.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,482,078,833.09/451,639.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,760.34

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