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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,905.50, 633,289.59 and 257,701.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,905.50, 633,289.59 and 257,701.50 is: 355,628.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,905.50 : 633,289.59 = 257,701.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,905.50/633,289.59 = 257,701.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,905.50x = 633,289.59 × 257,701.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,905.50x = 163,199,677,277.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,199,677,277.39/458,905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,628.07

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