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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,244.02, 624,106.50 and 258,669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,244.02, 624,106.50 and 258,669.42 is: 356,969.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,244.02 : 624,106.50 = 258,669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,244.02/624,106.50 = 258,669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,244.02x = 624,106.50 × 258,669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,244.02x = 161,437,266,373.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,437,266,373.23/452,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,969.38

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