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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,284.02, 621,331.06 and 256,716.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,284.02, 621,331.06 and 256,716.70 is: 354,234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,284.02 : 621,331.06 = 256,716.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,284.02/621,331.06 = 256,716.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,284.02x = 621,331.06 × 256,716.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,284.02x = 159,506,059,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,506,059,330.70/450,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,234.33

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