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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,321.42, 631,175.52 and 261,088.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,321.42, 631,175.52 and 261,088.39 is: 360,343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,321.42 : 631,175.52 = 261,088.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,321.42/631,175.52 = 261,088.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,321.42x = 631,175.52 × 261,088.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,321.42x = 164,792,600,324.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,792,600,324.21/457,321.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,343.06

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