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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,642.41, 623,221.61 and 260,717.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,642.41, 623,221.61 and 260,717.31 is: 359,763.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,642.41 : 623,221.61 = 260,717.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,642.41/623,221.61 = 260,717.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,642.41x = 623,221.61 × 260,717.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,642.41x = 162,484,661,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,484,661,693.07/451,642.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,763.96

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