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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,621.76, 621,888.12 and 259,647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,621.76, 621,888.12 and 259,647.52 is: 358,330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,621.76 : 621,888.12 = 259,647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,621.76/621,888.12 = 259,647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,621.76x = 621,888.12 × 259,647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,621.76x = 161,471,708,075.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,471,708,075.46/450,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,330.92

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