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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,311.97, 624,191.36 and 261,325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,311.97, 624,191.36 and 261,325.49 is: 360,629.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,311.97 : 624,191.36 = 261,325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,311.97/624,191.36 = 261,325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,311.97x = 624,191.36 × 261,325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,311.97x = 163,117,108,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,117,108,578.18/452,311.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,629.66

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