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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,521.50, 632,817.99 and 257,317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,521.50, 632,817.99 and 257,317.50 is: 355,130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,521.50 : 632,817.99 = 257,317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,521.50/632,817.99 = 257,317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,521.50x = 632,817.99 × 257,317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,521.50x = 162,835,143,141.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,835,143,141.83/458,521.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,130.88

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