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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,237.91, 624,098.14 and 258,663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,237.91, 624,098.14 and 258,663.50 is: 356,961.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,237.91 : 624,098.14 = 258,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,237.91/624,098.14 = 258,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,237.91x = 624,098.14 × 258,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,237.91x = 161,431,409,235.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,431,409,235.89/452,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,961.25

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