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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,198.29, 677,410.65 and 262,259.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,198.29, 677,410.65 and 262,259.63 is: 392,875.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,198.29 : 677,410.65 = 262,259.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,198.29/677,410.65 = 262,259.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,198.29x = 677,410.65 × 262,259.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,198.29x = 177,657,466,427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,657,466,427.06/452,198.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,875.14

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