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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,520.28, 625,883.83 and 259,960.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,520.28, 625,883.83 and 259,960.19 is: 358,759.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,520.28 : 625,883.83 = 259,960.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,520.28/625,883.83 = 259,960.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,520.28x = 625,883.83 × 259,960.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,520.28x = 162,704,875,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,704,875,585.41/453,520.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,759.87

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