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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,123.94, 622,527.20 and 257,523.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,123.94, 622,527.20 and 257,523.98 is: 355,369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,123.94 : 622,527.20 = 257,523.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,123.94/622,527.20 = 257,523.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,123.94x = 622,527.20 × 257,523.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,123.94x = 160,315,679,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,315,679,733.43/451,123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,369.48

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