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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,551.96, 625,927.53 and 259,991.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,551.96, 625,927.53 and 259,991.88 is: 358,803.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,551.96 : 625,927.53 = 259,991.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,551.96/625,927.53 = 259,991.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,551.96x = 625,927.53 × 259,991.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,551.96x = 162,736,071,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,736,071,702.52/453,551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,803.59

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