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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,011.88, 622,241.84 and 257,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,011.88, 622,241.84 and 257,280.40 is: 354,958.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,011.88 : 622,241.84 = 257,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,011.88/622,241.84 = 257,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,011.88x = 622,241.84 × 257,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,011.88x = 160,090,629,491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,090,629,491.94/451,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,958.79

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