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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,851.85, 622,024.52 and 259,861.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,851.85, 622,024.52 and 259,861.14 is: 358,521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,851.85 : 622,024.52 = 259,861.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,851.85/622,024.52 = 259,861.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,851.85x = 622,024.52 × 259,861.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,851.85x = 161,639,999,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,639,999,575.85/450,851.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,521.32

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