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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,972.34, 622,340.46 and 259,984.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,972.34, 622,340.46 and 259,984.06 is: 358,777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,972.34 : 622,340.46 = 259,984.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,972.34/622,340.46 = 259,984.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,972.34x = 622,340.46 × 259,984.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,972.34x = 161,798,599,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,798,599,493.07/450,972.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,777.21

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