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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,414.08, 622,995.98 and 257,850.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,414.08, 622,995.98 and 257,850.71 is: 355,859.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,414.08 : 622,995.98 = 257,850.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,414.08/622,995.98 = 257,850.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,414.08x = 622,995.98 × 257,850.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,414.08x = 160,639,953,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,639,953,702.15/451,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,859.42

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