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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,979.06, 623,633.67 and 260,881.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,979.06, 623,633.67 and 260,881.74 is: 359,960.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,979.06 : 623,633.67 = 260,881.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,979.06/623,633.67 = 260,881.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,979.06x = 623,633.67 × 260,881.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,979.06x = 162,694,633,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,694,633,181.81/451,979.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,960.55

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