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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,197.96, 628,079.40 and 261,568.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,197.96, 628,079.40 and 261,568.26 is: 360,910.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,197.96 : 628,079.40 = 261,568.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,197.96/628,079.40 = 261,568.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,197.96x = 628,079.40 × 261,568.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,197.96x = 164,285,635,799.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,285,635,799.84/455,197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,910.31

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