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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,196.35, 677,407.74 and 262,257.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,196.35, 677,407.74 and 262,257.70 is: 392,872.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,196.35 : 677,407.74 = 262,257.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,196.35/677,407.74 = 262,257.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,196.35x = 677,407.74 × 262,257.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,196.35x = 177,655,393,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,655,393,505.43/452,196.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,872.24

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