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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,653.42, 621,970.02 and 257,060.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,653.42, 621,970.02 and 257,060.18 is: 354,782.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,653.42 : 621,970.02 = 257,060.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,653.42/621,970.02 = 257,060.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,653.42x = 621,970.02 × 257,060.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,653.42x = 159,883,722,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,883,722,185.95/450,653.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,782.01

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