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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,831.24, 622,006.02 and 259,818.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,831.24, 622,006.02 and 259,818.52 is: 358,468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,831.24 : 622,006.02 = 259,818.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,831.24/622,006.02 = 259,818.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,831.24x = 622,006.02 × 259,818.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,831.24x = 161,608,683,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,608,683,547.49/450,831.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,468.25

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