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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,685.76, 623,301.36 and 258,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,685.76, 623,301.36 and 258,086.16 is: 356,144.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,685.76 : 623,301.36 = 258,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,685.76/623,301.36 = 258,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,685.76x = 623,301.36 × 258,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,685.76x = 160,865,454,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,865,454,525.18/451,685.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,144.62

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