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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,173.70, 624,029.21 and 261,195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,173.70, 624,029.21 and 261,195.14 is: 360,466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,173.70 : 624,029.21 = 261,195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,173.70/624,029.21 = 261,195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,173.70x = 624,029.21 × 261,195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,173.70x = 162,993,396,870.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,993,396,870.04/452,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,466.34

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