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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,217.66, 626,834.57 and 260,660.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,217.66, 626,834.57 and 260,660.78 is: 359,720.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,217.66 : 626,834.57 = 260,660.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,217.66/626,834.57 = 260,660.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,217.66x = 626,834.57 × 260,660.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,217.66x = 163,391,187,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,391,187,947.17/454,217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,720.02

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