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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,643.09, 623,222.56 and 260,717.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,643.09, 623,222.56 and 260,717.99 is: 359,764.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,643.09 : 623,222.56 = 260,717.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,643.09/623,222.56 = 260,717.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,643.09x = 623,222.56 × 260,717.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,643.09x = 162,485,334,072.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,485,334,072.12/451,643.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,764.90

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