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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,861.91, 622,177.38 and 257,266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,861.91, 622,177.38 and 257,266.11 is: 355,020.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,861.91 : 622,177.38 = 257,266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,861.91/622,177.38 = 257,266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,861.91x = 622,177.38 × 257,266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,861.91x = 160,065,154,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,065,154,282.59/450,861.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,020.35

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