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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,242.60, 622,635.84 and 257,561.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,242.60, 622,635.84 and 257,561.88 is: 355,390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,242.60 : 622,635.84 = 257,561.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,242.60/622,635.84 = 257,561.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,242.60x = 622,635.84 × 257,561.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,242.60x = 160,367,257,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,367,257,505.78/451,242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,390.33

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