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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,925.38, 622,268.73 and 259,946.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,925.38, 622,268.73 and 259,946.82 is: 358,721.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,925.38 : 622,268.73 = 259,946.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,925.38/622,268.73 = 259,946.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,925.38x = 622,268.73 × 259,946.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,925.38x = 161,756,777,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,756,777,548.94/450,925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,721.83

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