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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,440.80, 625,753.58 and 259,844.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,440.80, 625,753.58 and 259,844.68 is: 358,588.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,440.80 : 625,753.58 = 259,844.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,440.80/625,753.58 = 259,844.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,440.80x = 625,753.58 × 259,844.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,440.80x = 162,598,738,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,598,738,753.95/453,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,588.68

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