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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,232.09, 622,621.36 and 257,551.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,232.09, 622,621.36 and 257,551.37 is: 355,375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,232.09 : 622,621.36 = 257,551.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,232.09/622,621.36 = 257,551.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,232.09x = 622,621.36 × 257,551.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,232.09x = 160,356,984,829.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,356,984,829.69/451,232.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,375.84

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