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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,114.56, 622,558.68 and 257,574.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,114.56, 622,558.68 and 257,574.63 is: 355,464.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,114.56 : 622,558.68 = 257,574.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,114.56/622,558.68 = 257,574.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,114.56x = 622,558.68 × 257,574.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,114.56x = 160,355,321,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,355,321,654.29/451,114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,464.74

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