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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,837.77, 620,676.12 and 258,851.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,837.77, 620,676.12 and 258,851.17 is: 357,157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,837.77 : 620,676.12 = 258,851.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,837.77/620,676.12 = 258,851.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,837.77x = 620,676.12 × 258,851.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,837.77x = 160,662,739,853.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,662,739,853.06/449,837.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,157.07

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