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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,410.22, 621,791.13 and 259,386.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,410.22, 621,791.13 and 259,386.71 is: 358,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,410.22 : 621,791.13 = 259,386.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,410.22/621,791.13 = 259,386.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,410.22x = 621,791.13 × 259,386.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,410.22x = 161,284,353,381.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,284,353,381.63/450,410.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,083.25

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