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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,925.85, 623,652.21 and 260,935.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,925.85, 623,652.21 and 260,935.14 is: 360,087.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,925.85 : 623,652.21 = 260,935.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,925.85/623,652.21 = 260,935.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,925.85x = 623,652.21 × 260,935.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,925.85x = 162,732,776,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,732,776,727.66/451,925.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,087.34

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