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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,415.08, 622,997.36 and 257,851.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,415.08, 622,997.36 and 257,851.71 is: 355,860.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,415.08 : 622,997.36 = 257,851.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,415.08/622,997.36 = 257,851.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,415.08x = 622,997.36 × 257,851.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,415.08x = 160,640,934,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,640,934,601.49/451,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,860.81

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