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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,507.21, 624,479.58 and 258,975.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,507.21, 624,479.58 and 258,975.67 is: 357,397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,507.21 : 624,479.58 = 258,975.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,507.21/624,479.58 = 258,975.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,507.21x = 624,479.58 × 258,975.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,507.21x = 161,725,018,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,725,018,412.42/452,507.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,397.66

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