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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,667.59, 623,298.35 and 258,134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,667.59, 623,298.35 and 258,134.49 is: 356,223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,667.59 : 623,298.35 = 258,134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,667.59/623,298.35 = 258,134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,667.59x = 623,298.35 × 258,134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,667.59x = 160,894,801,695.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,894,801,695.09/451,667.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,223.92

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