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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,665.92, 624,709.44 and 261,727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,665.92, 624,709.44 and 261,727.68 is: 361,201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,665.92 : 624,709.44 = 261,727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,665.92/624,709.44 = 261,727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,665.92x = 624,709.44 × 261,727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,665.92x = 163,503,752,405.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,503,752,405.30/452,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,201.82

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