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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,250.57, 622,743.05 and 257,689.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,250.57, 622,743.05 and 257,689.87 is: 355,621.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,250.57 : 622,743.05 = 257,689.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,250.57/622,743.05 = 257,689.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,250.57x = 622,743.05 × 257,689.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,250.57x = 160,474,575,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,474,575,597.90/451,250.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,621.88

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