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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,260.93, 625,588.90 and 259,798.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,260.93, 625,588.90 and 259,798.29 is: 358,572.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,260.93 : 625,588.90 = 259,798.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,260.93/625,588.90 = 259,798.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,260.93x = 625,588.90 × 259,798.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,260.93x = 162,526,924,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,526,924,380.87/453,260.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,572.54

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