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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,163.31, 621,156.40 and 259,139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,163.31, 621,156.40 and 259,139.79 is: 357,573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,163.31 : 621,156.40 = 259,139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,163.31/621,156.40 = 259,139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,163.31x = 621,156.40 × 259,139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,163.31x = 160,966,338,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,966,338,405.31/450,163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,573.21

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