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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,376.97, 622,919.30 and 257,816.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,376.97, 622,919.30 and 257,816.53 is: 355,797.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,376.97 : 622,919.30 = 257,816.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,376.97/622,919.30 = 257,816.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,376.97x = 622,919.30 × 257,816.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,376.97x = 160,598,891,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,598,891,885.60/451,376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,797.71

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