Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,674.78, 623,266.29 and 260,749.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 451,674.78, 623,266.29 and 260,749.68 is: 359,808.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,674.78 : 623,266.29 = 260,749.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,674.78/623,266.29 = 260,749.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,674.78x = 623,266.29 × 260,749.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,674.78x = 162,516,485,672.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,516,485,672.29/451,674.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,808.63
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