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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,768.52, 623,434.74 and 258,174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,768.52, 623,434.74 and 258,174.02 is: 356,276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,768.52 : 623,434.74 = 258,174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,768.52/623,434.74 = 258,174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,768.52x = 623,434.74 × 258,174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,768.52x = 160,954,649,916.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,954,649,916.28/451,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,276.81

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