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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,836.28, 623,462.70 and 260,814.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,836.28, 623,462.70 and 260,814.52 is: 359,882.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,836.28 : 623,462.70 = 260,814.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,836.28/623,462.70 = 260,814.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,836.28x = 623,462.70 × 260,814.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,836.28x = 162,608,124,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,608,124,838.40/451,836.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,882.84

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