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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,643.41, 623,222.99 and 260,718.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,643.41, 623,222.99 and 260,718.31 is: 359,765.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,643.41 : 623,222.99 = 260,718.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,643.41/623,222.99 = 260,718.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,643.41x = 623,222.99 × 260,718.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,643.41x = 162,485,644,705.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,485,644,705.95/451,643.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,765.34

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