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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,894.97, 623,637.70 and 258,312.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,894.97, 623,637.70 and 258,312.67 is: 356,484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,894.97 : 623,637.70 = 258,312.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,894.97/623,637.70 = 258,312.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,894.97x = 623,637.70 × 258,312.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,894.97x = 161,093,517,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,093,517,194.78/451,894.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,484.42

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