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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,377.97, 622,920.68 and 257,817.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,377.97, 622,920.68 and 257,817.53 is: 355,799.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,377.97 : 622,920.68 = 257,817.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,377.97/622,920.68 = 257,817.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,377.97x = 622,920.68 × 257,817.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,377.97x = 160,599,871,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,599,871,103.52/451,377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,799.09

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