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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,051.52, 623,676.24 and 258,320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,051.52, 623,676.24 and 258,320.04 is: 356,393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,051.52 : 623,676.24 = 258,320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,051.52/623,676.24 = 258,320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,051.52x = 623,676.24 × 258,320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,051.52x = 161,108,071,263.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,108,071,263.85/452,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,393.16

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