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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,037.07, 622,414.91 and 257,454.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,037.07, 622,414.91 and 257,454.77 is: 355,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,037.07 : 622,414.91 = 257,454.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,037.07/622,414.91 = 257,454.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,037.07x = 622,414.91 × 257,454.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,037.07x = 160,243,683,099.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,243,683,099.27/451,037.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,278.30

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