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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,235.98, 626,840.62 and 258,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,235.98, 626,840.62 and 258,001.08 is: 356,038.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,235.98 : 626,840.62 = 258,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,235.98/626,840.62 = 258,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,235.98x = 626,840.62 × 258,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,235.98x = 161,725,556,947.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,725,556,947.87/454,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,038.63

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