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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,885.94, 624,969.08 and 259,287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,885.94, 624,969.08 and 259,287.24 is: 357,808.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,885.94 : 624,969.08 = 259,287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,885.94/624,969.08 = 259,287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,885.94x = 624,969.08 × 259,287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,885.94x = 162,046,507,838.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,046,507,838.54/452,885.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,808.65

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