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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,229.67, 622,714.10 and 257,668.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,229.67, 622,714.10 and 257,668.92 is: 355,592.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,229.67 : 622,714.10 = 257,668.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,229.67/622,714.10 = 257,668.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,229.67x = 622,714.10 × 257,668.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,229.67x = 160,454,068,327.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,454,068,327.43/451,229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,592.90

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