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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,319.62, 626,946.37 and 260,759.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,319.62, 626,946.37 and 260,759.19 is: 359,839.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,319.62 : 626,946.37 = 260,759.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,319.62/626,946.37 = 260,759.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,319.62x = 626,946.37 × 260,759.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,319.62x = 163,482,027,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,482,027,614.64/454,319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,839.24

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