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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,179.70, 621,301.56 and 259,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,179.70, 621,301.56 and 259,230.30 is: 357,768.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,179.70 : 621,301.56 = 259,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,179.70/621,301.56 = 259,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,179.70x = 621,301.56 × 259,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,179.70x = 161,060,189,789.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,060,189,789.27/450,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,768.66

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