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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,889.92, 624,974.60 and 259,291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,889.92, 624,974.60 and 259,291.22 is: 357,814.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,889.92 : 624,974.60 = 259,291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,889.92/624,974.60 = 259,291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,889.92x = 624,974.60 × 259,291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,889.92x = 162,050,424,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,050,424,026.37/452,889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,814.15

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