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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,161.32, 621,153.60 and 259,137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,161.32, 621,153.60 and 259,137.79 is: 357,570.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,161.32 : 621,153.60 = 259,137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,161.32/621,153.60 = 259,137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,161.32x = 621,153.60 × 259,137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,161.32x = 160,964,371,154.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,964,371,154.54/450,161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,570.42

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