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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,880.36, 622,208.96 and 257,283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,880.36, 622,208.96 and 257,283.48 is: 355,047.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,880.36 : 622,208.96 = 257,283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,880.36/622,208.96 = 257,283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,880.36x = 622,208.96 × 257,283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,880.36x = 160,084,086,515.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,084,086,515.98/450,880.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,047.81

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