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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,112.40, 621,231.50 and 259,236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,112.40, 621,231.50 and 259,236.31 is: 357,790.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,112.40 : 621,231.50 = 259,236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,112.40/621,231.50 = 259,236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,112.40x = 621,231.50 × 259,236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,112.40x = 161,045,757,313.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,045,757,313.43/450,112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,790.09

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