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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,506.39, 621,854.37 and 259,595.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,506.39, 621,854.37 and 259,595.87 is: 358,331.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,506.39 : 621,854.37 = 259,595.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,506.39/621,854.37 = 259,595.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,506.39x = 621,854.37 × 259,595.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,506.39x = 161,430,823,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,430,823,084.18/450,506.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,331.93

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