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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,991.61, 622,378.48 and 257,395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,991.61, 622,378.48 and 257,395.44 is: 355,211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,991.61 : 622,378.48 = 257,395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,991.61/622,378.48 = 257,395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,991.61x = 622,378.48 × 257,395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,991.61x = 160,197,382,706.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,197,382,706.13/450,991.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,211.45

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