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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,354.99, 624,205.70 and 261,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,354.99, 624,205.70 and 261,364.28 is: 360,657.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,354.99 : 624,205.70 = 261,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,354.99/624,205.70 = 261,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,354.99x = 624,205.70 × 261,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,354.99x = 163,145,072,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,145,072,045.58/452,354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,657.17

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