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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,802.80, 623,463.78 and 260,804.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,802.80, 623,463.78 and 260,804.80 is: 359,896.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,802.80 : 623,463.78 = 260,804.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,802.80/623,463.78 = 260,804.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,802.80x = 623,463.78 × 260,804.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,802.80x = 162,602,346,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,602,346,450.14/451,802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,896.72

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