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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,721.22, 624,773.46 and 259,160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,721.22, 624,773.46 and 259,160.38 is: 357,651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,721.22 : 624,773.46 = 259,160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,721.22/624,773.46 = 259,160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,721.22x = 624,773.46 × 259,160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,721.22x = 161,916,527,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,916,527,307.52/452,721.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,651.73

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