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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,157.05, 622,573.02 and 257,557.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,157.05, 622,573.02 and 257,557.13 is: 355,415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,157.05 : 622,573.02 = 257,557.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,157.05/622,573.02 = 257,557.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,157.05x = 622,573.02 × 257,557.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,157.05x = 160,348,119,468.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,348,119,468.42/451,157.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,415.30

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