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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,607.78, 624,710.97 and 261,593.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,607.78, 624,710.97 and 261,593.58 is: 361,064.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,607.78 : 624,710.97 = 261,593.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,607.78/624,710.97 = 261,593.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,607.78x = 624,710.97 × 261,593.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,607.78x = 163,420,379,107.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,420,379,107.57/452,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,064.01

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