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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,176.38, 624,052.98 and 258,602.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,176.38, 624,052.98 and 258,602.04 is: 356,899.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,176.38 : 624,052.98 = 258,602.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,176.38/624,052.98 = 258,602.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,176.38x = 624,052.98 × 258,602.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,176.38x = 161,381,373,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,381,373,696.08/452,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,899.17

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