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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,179.78, 621,267.98 and 259,254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,179.78, 621,267.98 and 259,254.68 is: 357,782.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,179.78 : 621,267.98 = 259,254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,179.78/621,267.98 = 259,254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,179.78x = 621,267.98 × 259,254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,179.78x = 161,066,626,946.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,066,626,946.53/450,179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,782.90

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