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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,917.52, 623,701.48 and 260,930.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,917.52, 623,701.48 and 260,930.59 is: 360,116.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,917.52 : 623,701.48 = 260,930.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,917.52/623,701.48 = 260,930.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,917.52x = 623,701.48 × 260,930.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,917.52x = 162,742,795,160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,742,795,160.27/451,917.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,116.14

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