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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,548.88, 627,277.25 and 260,969.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,548.88, 627,277.25 and 260,969.07 is: 360,137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,548.88 : 627,277.25 = 260,969.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,548.88/627,277.25 = 260,969.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,548.88x = 627,277.25 × 260,969.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,548.88x = 163,699,958,344.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,699,958,344.04/454,548.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,137.20

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