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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,183.45, 621,306.77 and 259,234.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,183.45, 621,306.77 and 259,234.05 is: 357,773.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,183.45 : 621,306.77 = 259,234.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,183.45/621,306.77 = 259,234.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,183.45x = 621,306.77 × 259,234.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,183.45x = 161,063,868,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,063,868,983.35/450,183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,773.86

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