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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,640.76, 623,263.27 and 260,654.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,640.76, 623,263.27 and 260,654.16 is: 359,702.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,640.76 : 623,263.27 = 260,654.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,640.76/623,263.27 = 260,654.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,640.76x = 623,263.27 × 260,654.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,640.76x = 162,456,164,100.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,456,164,100.70/451,640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,702.18

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