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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,767.77, 623,433.71 and 258,173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,767.77, 623,433.71 and 258,173.27 is: 356,275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,767.77 : 623,433.71 = 258,173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,767.77/623,433.71 = 258,173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,767.77x = 623,433.71 × 258,173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,767.77x = 160,953,916,783.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,953,916,783.91/451,767.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,275.78

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