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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,264.88, 619,985.16 and 258,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,264.88, 619,985.16 and 258,315.60 is: 356,475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,264.88 : 619,985.16 = 258,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,264.88/619,985.16 = 258,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,264.88x = 619,985.16 × 258,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,264.88x = 160,151,838,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,151,838,596.50/449,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,475.31

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