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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,862.08, 624,936.54 and 259,263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,862.08, 624,936.54 and 259,263.32 is: 357,775.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,862.08 : 624,936.54 = 259,263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,862.08/624,936.54 = 259,263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,862.08x = 624,936.54 × 259,263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,862.08x = 162,023,122,149.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,023,122,149.71/452,862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,775.86

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