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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,582.08, 621,941.76 and 259,723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,582.08, 621,941.76 and 259,723.04 is: 358,497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,582.08 : 621,941.76 = 259,723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,582.08/621,941.76 = 259,723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,582.08x = 621,941.76 × 259,723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,582.08x = 161,532,604,610.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,532,604,610.15/450,582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,497.62

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