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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,234.59, 622,624.81 and 257,553.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,234.59, 622,624.81 and 257,553.87 is: 355,379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,234.59 : 622,624.81 = 257,553.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,234.59/622,624.81 = 257,553.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,234.59x = 622,624.81 × 257,553.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,234.59x = 160,359,429,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,359,429,373.52/451,234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,379.29

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