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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,570.20, 627,252.12 and 260,967.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,570.20, 627,252.12 and 260,967.24 is: 360,103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,570.20 : 627,252.12 = 260,967.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,570.20/627,252.12 = 260,967.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,570.20x = 627,252.12 × 260,967.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,570.20x = 163,692,254,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,692,254,540.55/454,570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,103.36

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