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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,068.98, 621,106.01 and 256,472.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,068.98, 621,106.01 and 256,472.55 is: 353,938.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,068.98 : 621,106.01 = 256,472.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,068.98/621,106.01 = 256,472.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,068.98x = 621,106.01 × 256,472.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,068.98x = 159,296,642,205.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,296,642,205.03/450,068.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,938.28

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