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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,532.52, 627,242.76 and 260,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,532.52, 627,242.76 and 260,934.60 is: 360,082.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,532.52 : 627,242.76 = 260,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,532.52/627,242.76 = 260,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,532.52x = 627,242.76 × 260,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,532.52x = 163,669,338,683.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,669,338,683.50/454,532.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,082.79

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