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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,708.28, 633,018.06 and 257,505.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,708.28, 633,018.06 and 257,505.72 is: 355,358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,708.28 : 633,018.06 = 257,505.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,708.28/633,018.06 = 257,505.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,708.28x = 633,018.06 × 257,505.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,708.28x = 163,005,771,313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,005,771,313.30/458,708.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,358.25

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