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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,643.22, 623,222.74 and 260,718.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,643.22, 623,222.74 and 260,718.12 is: 359,765.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,643.22 : 623,222.74 = 260,718.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,643.22/623,222.74 = 260,718.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,643.22x = 623,222.74 × 260,718.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,643.22x = 162,485,459,810.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,485,459,810.46/451,643.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,765.08

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