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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,171.58, 461,335.97 and 258,084.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,171.58, 461,335.97 and 258,084.50 is: 356,295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,171.58 : 461,335.97 = 258,084.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,171.58/461,335.97 = 258,084.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,171.58x = 461,335.97 × 258,084.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,171.58x = 119,063,661,488.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,063,661,488.00/334,171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,295.00

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