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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,252.07, 622,745.12 and 257,691.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,252.07, 622,745.12 and 257,691.37 is: 355,623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,252.07 : 622,745.12 = 257,691.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,252.07/622,745.12 = 257,691.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,252.07x = 622,745.12 × 257,691.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,252.07x = 160,476,043,133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,476,043,133.61/451,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,623.95

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