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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,900.07, 633,278.29 and 257,691.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,900.07, 633,278.29 and 257,691.75 is: 355,612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,900.07 : 633,278.29 = 257,691.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,900.07/633,278.29 = 257,691.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,900.07x = 633,278.29 × 257,691.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,900.07x = 163,190,590,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,190,590,787.11/458,900.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,612.48

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