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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,086.10, 621,177.57 and 259,107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,086.10, 621,177.57 and 259,107.54 is: 357,602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,086.10 : 621,177.57 = 259,107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,086.10/621,177.57 = 259,107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,086.10x = 621,177.57 × 259,107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,086.10x = 160,951,792,065.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,951,792,065.88/450,086.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,602.23

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