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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,481.52, 624,354.96 and 261,457.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,481.52, 624,354.96 and 261,457.84 is: 360,771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,481.52 : 624,354.96 = 261,457.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,481.52/624,354.96 = 261,457.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,481.52x = 624,354.96 × 261,457.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,481.52x = 163,242,499,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,242,499,234.89/452,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,771.64

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