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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,007.87, 622,236.33 and 257,276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,007.87, 622,236.33 and 257,276.39 is: 354,953.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,007.87 : 622,236.33 = 257,276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,007.87/622,236.33 = 257,276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,007.87x = 622,236.33 × 257,276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,007.87x = 160,086,713,598.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,086,713,598.07/451,007.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,953.26

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