Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,585.94, 624,499.11 and 261,562.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 452,585.94, 624,499.11 and 261,562.50 is: 360,916.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,585.94 : 624,499.11 = 261,562.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,585.94/624,499.11 = 261,562.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,585.94x = 624,499.11 × 261,562.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,585.94x = 163,345,548,459.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,345,548,459.38/452,585.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,916.09
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