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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,766.99, 623,432.63 and 258,172.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,766.99, 623,432.63 and 258,172.48 is: 356,274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,766.99 : 623,432.63 = 258,172.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,766.99/623,432.63 = 258,172.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,766.99x = 623,432.63 × 258,172.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,766.99x = 160,953,148,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,953,148,200.02/451,766.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,274.70

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