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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,742.09, 633,064.11 and 257,538.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,742.09, 633,064.11 and 257,538.09 is: 355,402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,742.09 : 633,064.11 = 257,538.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,742.09/633,064.11 = 257,538.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,742.09x = 633,064.11 × 257,538.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,742.09x = 163,038,123,145.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,038,123,145.17/458,742.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,402.58

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