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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,249.57, 622,741.67 and 257,688.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,249.57, 622,741.67 and 257,688.87 is: 355,620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,249.57 : 622,741.67 = 257,688.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,249.57/622,741.67 = 257,688.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,249.57x = 622,741.67 × 257,688.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,249.57x = 160,473,597,244.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,473,597,244.21/451,249.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,620.50

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