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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,371.39, 627,034.95 and 260,763.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,371.39, 627,034.95 and 260,763.66 is: 359,855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,371.39 : 627,034.95 = 260,763.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,371.39/627,034.95 = 260,763.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,371.39x = 627,034.95 × 260,763.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,371.39x = 163,507,928,509.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,507,928,509.92/454,371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,855.25

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