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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,411.72, 621,793.20 and 259,388.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,411.72, 621,793.20 and 259,388.21 is: 358,085.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,411.72 : 621,793.20 = 259,388.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,411.72/621,793.20 = 259,388.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,411.72x = 621,793.20 × 259,388.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,411.72x = 161,285,822,029.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,285,822,029.21/450,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,085.31

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