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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,571.20, 627,253.50 and 260,968.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,571.20, 627,253.50 and 260,968.24 is: 360,104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,571.20 : 627,253.50 = 260,968.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,571.20/627,253.50 = 260,968.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,571.20x = 627,253.50 × 260,968.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,571.20x = 163,693,241,928.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,693,241,928.84/454,571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,104.74

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