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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,861.08, 624,935.16 and 259,262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,861.08, 624,935.16 and 259,262.32 is: 357,774.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,861.08 : 624,935.16 = 259,262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,861.08/624,935.16 = 259,262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,861.08x = 624,935.16 × 259,262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,861.08x = 162,022,139,431.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,022,139,431.17/452,861.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,774.48

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