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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,312.21, 621,458.42 and 259,387.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,312.21, 621,458.42 and 259,387.11 is: 357,970.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,312.21 : 621,458.42 = 259,387.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,312.21/621,458.42 = 259,387.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,312.21x = 621,458.42 × 259,387.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,312.21x = 161,198,302,252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,198,302,252.03/450,312.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,970.09

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