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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,330.41, 621,373.81 and 256,729.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,330.41, 621,373.81 and 256,729.88 is: 354,240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,330.41 : 621,373.81 = 256,729.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,330.41/621,373.81 = 256,729.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,330.41x = 621,373.81 × 256,729.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,330.41x = 159,525,223,676.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,525,223,676.44/450,330.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,240.40

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