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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,902.07, 633,281.05 and 257,693.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,902.07, 633,281.05 and 257,693.75 is: 355,615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,902.07 : 633,281.05 = 257,693.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,902.07/633,281.05 = 257,693.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,902.07x = 633,281.05 × 257,693.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,902.07x = 163,192,568,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,192,568,578.44/458,902.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,615.24

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