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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,641.41, 623,220.23 and 260,716.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,641.41, 623,220.23 and 260,716.31 is: 359,762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,641.41 : 623,220.23 = 260,716.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,641.41/623,220.23 = 260,716.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,641.41x = 623,220.23 × 260,716.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,641.41x = 162,483,678,682.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,483,678,682.95/451,641.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,762.58

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