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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,579.08, 621,937.62 and 259,720.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,579.08, 621,937.62 and 259,720.04 is: 358,493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,579.08 : 621,937.62 = 259,720.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,579.08/621,937.62 = 259,720.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,579.08x = 621,937.62 × 259,720.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,579.08x = 161,529,663,543.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,529,663,543.91/450,579.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,493.48

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