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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,716.52, 633,024.42 and 257,511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,716.52, 633,024.42 and 257,511.08 is: 355,362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,716.52 : 633,024.42 = 257,511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,716.52/633,024.42 = 257,511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,716.52x = 633,024.42 × 257,511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,716.52x = 163,010,802,060.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,010,802,060.57/458,716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,362.83

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