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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,562.10, 623,174.76 and 258,001.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,562.10, 623,174.76 and 258,001.66 is: 356,053.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,562.10 : 623,174.76 = 258,001.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,562.10/623,174.76 = 258,001.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,562.10x = 623,174.76 × 258,001.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,562.10x = 160,780,122,550.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,780,122,550.10/451,562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,053.18

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