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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,778.70, 623,449.47 and 260,787.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,778.70, 623,449.47 and 260,787.99 is: 359,884.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,778.70 : 623,449.47 = 260,787.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,778.70/623,449.47 = 260,787.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,778.70x = 623,449.47 × 260,787.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,778.70x = 162,588,134,147.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,588,134,147.87/451,778.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,884.46

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