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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,102.07, 622,441.73 and 257,421.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,102.07, 622,441.73 and 257,421.35 is: 355,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,102.07 : 622,441.73 = 257,421.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,102.07/622,441.73 = 257,421.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,102.07x = 622,441.73 × 257,421.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,102.07x = 160,229,789,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,229,789,131.36/451,102.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,196.31

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