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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,087.60, 621,179.64 and 259,109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,087.60, 621,179.64 and 259,109.04 is: 357,604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,087.60 : 621,179.64 = 259,109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,087.60/621,179.64 = 259,109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,087.60x = 621,179.64 × 259,109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,087.60x = 160,953,260,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,953,260,187.95/450,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,604.30

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