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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,235.91, 624,095.38 and 258,661.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,235.91, 624,095.38 and 258,661.50 is: 356,958.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,235.91 : 624,095.38 = 258,661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,235.91/624,095.38 = 258,661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,235.91x = 624,095.38 × 258,661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,235.91x = 161,429,448,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,429,448,627.38/452,235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,958.49

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