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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,640.28, 623,218.68 and 260,715.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,640.28, 623,218.68 and 260,715.18 is: 359,761.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,640.28 : 623,218.68 = 260,715.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,640.28/623,218.68 = 260,715.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,640.28x = 623,218.68 × 260,715.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,640.28x = 162,482,570,335.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,482,570,335.56/451,640.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,761.03

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