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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,806.54, 624,859.81 and 259,207.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,806.54, 624,859.81 and 259,207.83 is: 357,699.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,806.54 : 624,859.81 = 259,207.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,806.54/624,859.81 = 259,207.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,806.54x = 624,859.81 × 259,207.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,806.54x = 161,968,555,404.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,968,555,404.31/452,806.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,699.24

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