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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,154.31, 621,143.96 and 259,130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,154.31, 621,143.96 and 259,130.79 is: 357,560.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,154.31 : 621,143.96 = 259,130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,154.31/621,143.96 = 259,130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,154.31x = 621,143.96 × 259,130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,154.31x = 160,957,523,762.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,957,523,762.87/450,154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,560.78

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