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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,573.20, 627,256.26 and 260,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,573.20, 627,256.26 and 260,970.24 is: 360,107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,573.20 : 627,256.26 = 260,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,573.20/627,256.26 = 260,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,573.20x = 627,256.26 × 260,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,573.20x = 163,695,216,713.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,695,216,713.70/454,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,107.50

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