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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,491.38, 624,546.86 and 259,011.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,491.38, 624,546.86 and 259,011.25 is: 357,497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,491.38 : 624,546.86 = 259,011.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,491.38/624,546.86 = 259,011.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,491.38x = 624,546.86 × 259,011.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,491.38x = 161,764,662,892.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,764,662,892.18/452,491.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,497.78

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