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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,144.24, 623,936.49 and 261,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,144.24, 623,936.49 and 261,146.24 is: 360,368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,144.24 : 623,936.49 = 261,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,144.24/623,936.49 = 261,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,144.24x = 623,936.49 × 261,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,144.24x = 162,938,668,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,938,668,362.30/452,144.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,368.78

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