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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,197.35, 677,409.24 and 262,258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,197.35, 677,409.24 and 262,258.70 is: 392,873.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,197.35 : 677,409.24 = 262,258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,197.35/677,409.24 = 262,258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,197.35x = 677,409.24 × 262,258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,197.35x = 177,656,466,650.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,656,466,650.39/452,197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,873.75

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