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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,643.28, 623,222.82 and 260,718.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,643.28, 623,222.82 and 260,718.18 is: 359,765.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,643.28 : 623,222.82 = 260,718.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,643.28/623,222.82 = 260,718.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,643.28x = 623,222.82 × 260,718.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,643.28x = 162,485,519,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,485,519,364.87/451,643.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,765.17

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