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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,767.24, 623,470.41 and 258,203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,767.24, 623,470.41 and 258,203.46 is: 356,338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,767.24 : 623,470.41 = 258,203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,767.24/623,470.41 = 258,203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,767.24x = 623,470.41 × 258,203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,767.24x = 160,982,217,069.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,982,217,069.62/451,767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,338.85

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