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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,848.03, 623,545.02 and 260,857.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,848.03, 623,545.02 and 260,857.32 is: 359,980.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,848.03 : 623,545.02 = 260,857.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,848.03/623,545.02 = 260,857.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,848.03x = 623,545.02 × 260,857.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,848.03x = 162,656,282,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,656,282,816.55/451,848.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,980.06

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