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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,236.05, 622,723.05 and 257,675.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,236.05, 622,723.05 and 257,675.31 is: 355,601.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,236.05 : 622,723.05 = 257,675.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,236.05/622,723.05 = 257,675.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,236.05x = 622,723.05 × 257,675.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,236.05x = 160,460,354,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,460,354,952.90/451,236.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,601.81

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