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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,640.41, 623,218.85 and 260,715.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,640.41, 623,218.85 and 260,715.31 is: 359,761.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,640.41 : 623,218.85 = 260,715.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,640.41/623,218.85 = 260,715.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,640.41x = 623,218.85 × 260,715.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,640.41x = 162,482,695,675.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,482,695,675.59/451,640.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,761.20

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