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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,603.16, 621,807.66 and 256,982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,603.16, 621,807.66 and 256,982.44 is: 354,621.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,603.16 : 621,807.66 = 256,982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,603.16/621,807.66 = 256,982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,603.16x = 621,807.66 × 256,982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,603.16x = 159,793,649,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,793,649,677.49/450,603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,621.68

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