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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,591.28, 624,688.20 and 261,577.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,591.28, 624,688.20 and 261,577.08 is: 361,041.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,591.28 : 624,688.20 = 261,577.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,591.28/624,688.20 = 261,577.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,591.28x = 624,688.20 × 261,577.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,591.28x = 163,404,115,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,404,115,266.46/452,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,041.24

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