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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,976.24, 623,727.14 and 258,388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,976.24, 623,727.14 and 258,388.14 is: 356,575.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,976.24 : 623,727.14 = 258,388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,976.24/623,727.14 = 258,388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,976.24x = 623,727.14 × 258,388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,976.24x = 161,163,695,572.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,163,695,572.12/451,976.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,575.59

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