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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,111.15, 621,229.77 and 259,235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,111.15, 621,229.77 and 259,235.06 is: 357,788.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,111.15 : 621,229.77 = 259,235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,111.15/621,229.77 = 259,235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,111.15x = 621,229.77 × 259,235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,111.15x = 161,044,533,593.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,044,533,593.59/450,111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,788.37

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