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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,468, 624,460.92 and 261,482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,468, 624,460.92 and 261,482.96 is: 360,878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,468 : 624,460.92 = 261,482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,468/624,460.92 = 261,482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,468x = 624,460.92 × 261,482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,468x = 163,285,889,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,285,889,765.92/452,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,878.32

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