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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,811.55, 622,119.93 and 259,837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,811.55, 622,119.93 and 259,837.24 is: 358,575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,811.55 : 622,119.93 = 259,837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,811.55/622,119.93 = 259,837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,811.55x = 622,119.93 × 259,837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,811.55x = 161,649,922,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,649,922,449.59/450,811.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,575.38

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