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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,784, 633,121.92 and 257,584.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,784, 633,121.92 and 257,584.32 is: 355,466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,784 : 633,121.92 = 257,584.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,784/633,121.92 = 257,584.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,784x = 633,121.92 × 257,584.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,784x = 163,082,279,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,082,279,240.29/458,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,466.36

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