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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,985.06, 624,942.36 and 259,289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,985.06, 624,942.36 and 259,289.22 is: 357,717.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,985.06 : 624,942.36 = 259,289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,985.06/624,942.36 = 259,289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,985.06x = 624,942.36 × 259,289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,985.06x = 162,040,817,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,040,817,069.36/452,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,717.80

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