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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,359.80, 624,212.34 and 261,369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,359.80, 624,212.34 and 261,369.09 is: 360,663.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,359.80 : 624,212.34 = 261,369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,359.80/624,212.34 = 261,369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,359.80x = 624,212.34 × 261,369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,359.80x = 163,149,811,272.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,149,811,272.57/452,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,663.82

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