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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,901.07, 633,279.67 and 257,692.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,901.07, 633,279.67 and 257,692.75 is: 355,613.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,901.07 : 633,279.67 = 257,692.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,901.07/633,279.67 = 257,692.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,901.07x = 633,279.67 × 257,692.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,901.07x = 163,191,579,681.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,191,579,681.39/458,901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,613.86

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