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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,718.52, 633,027.16 and 257,513.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,718.52, 633,027.16 and 257,513.08 is: 355,365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,718.52 : 633,027.16 = 257,513.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,718.52/633,027.16 = 257,513.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,718.52x = 633,027.16 × 257,513.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,718.52x = 163,012,773,695.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,012,773,695.25/458,718.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,365.58

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