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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,997.40, 622,386.46 and 257,401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,997.40, 622,386.46 and 257,401.24 is: 355,219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,997.40 : 622,386.46 = 257,401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,997.40/622,386.46 = 257,401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,997.40x = 622,386.46 × 257,401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,997.40x = 160,203,046,563.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,203,046,563.21/450,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,219.45

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