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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,288.62, 462,869.64 and 258,635.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,288.62, 462,869.64 and 258,635.63 is: 357,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,288.62 : 462,869.64 = 258,635.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,288.62/462,869.64 = 258,635.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,288.62x = 462,869.64 × 258,635.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,288.62x = 119,714,582,106.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,714,582,106.45/335,288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,049.35

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