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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,235.05, 622,721.67 and 257,674.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,235.05, 622,721.67 and 257,674.31 is: 355,600.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,235.05 : 622,721.67 = 257,674.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,235.05/622,721.67 = 257,674.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,235.05x = 622,721.67 × 257,674.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,235.05x = 160,459,379,846.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,459,379,846.84/451,235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,600.43

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