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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,355.99, 624,207.07 and 261,365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,355.99, 624,207.07 and 261,365.28 is: 360,658.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,355.99 : 624,207.07 = 261,365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,355.99/624,207.07 = 261,365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,355.99x = 624,207.07 × 261,365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,355.99x = 163,146,055,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,146,055,628.53/452,355.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,658.55

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