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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,666.59, 623,296.97 and 258,133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,666.59, 623,296.97 and 258,133.49 is: 356,222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,666.59 : 623,296.97 = 258,133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,666.59/623,296.97 = 258,133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,666.59x = 623,296.97 × 258,133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,666.59x = 160,893,823,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,893,823,186.76/451,666.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,222.55

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