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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,806.04, 624,859.13 and 259,207.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,806.04, 624,859.13 and 259,207.34 is: 357,698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,806.04 : 624,859.13 = 259,207.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,806.04/624,859.13 = 259,207.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,806.04x = 624,859.13 × 259,207.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,806.04x = 161,968,068,541.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,968,068,541.68/452,806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,698.56

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