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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,745.09, 633,068.25 and 257,541.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,745.09, 633,068.25 and 257,541.09 is: 355,406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,745.09 : 633,068.25 = 257,541.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,745.09/633,068.25 = 257,541.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,745.09x = 633,068.25 × 257,541.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,745.09x = 163,041,087,149.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,041,087,149.39/458,745.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,406.72

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