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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,846.64, 623,478.93 and 260,823.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,846.64, 623,478.93 and 260,823.13 is: 359,895.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,846.64 : 623,478.93 = 260,823.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,846.64/623,478.93 = 260,823.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,846.64x = 623,478.93 × 260,823.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,846.64x = 162,617,726,011.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,617,726,011.65/451,846.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,895.84

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