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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,991.90, 622,378.87 and 257,395.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,991.90, 622,378.87 and 257,395.75 is: 355,211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,991.90 : 622,378.87 = 257,395.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,991.90/622,378.87 = 257,395.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,991.90x = 622,378.87 × 257,395.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,991.90x = 160,197,676,027.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,197,676,027.80/450,991.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,211.87

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