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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,155.31, 621,145.33 and 259,131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,155.31, 621,145.33 and 259,131.79 is: 357,562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,155.31 : 621,145.33 = 259,131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,155.31/621,145.33 = 259,131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,155.31x = 621,145.33 × 259,131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,155.31x = 160,958,501,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,958,501,213.04/450,155.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,562.15

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