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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,990.99, 622,377.61 and 257,394.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,990.99, 622,377.61 and 257,394.81 is: 355,210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,990.99 : 622,377.61 = 257,394.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,990.99/622,377.61 = 257,394.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,990.99x = 622,377.61 × 257,394.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,990.99x = 160,196,768,364.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,196,768,364.63/450,990.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,210.57

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