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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,969.76, 633,309.36 and 257,726.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,969.76, 633,309.36 and 257,726.88 is: 355,624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,969.76 : 633,309.36 = 257,726.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,969.76/633,309.36 = 257,726.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,969.76x = 633,309.36 × 257,726.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,969.76x = 163,220,845,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,220,845,427.60/458,969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,624.40

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