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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,350.05, 624,198.87 and 261,359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,350.05, 624,198.87 and 261,359.34 is: 360,650.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,350.05 : 624,198.87 = 261,359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,350.05/624,198.87 = 261,359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,350.05x = 624,198.87 × 261,359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,350.05x = 163,140,204,691.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,140,204,691.95/452,350.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,650.35

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