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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,024.08, 633,512.52 and 257,820.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,024.08, 633,512.52 and 257,820.08 is: 355,825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,024.08 : 633,512.52 = 257,820.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,024.08/633,512.52 = 257,820.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,024.08x = 633,512.52 × 257,820.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,024.08x = 163,332,248,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,332,248,587.40/459,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,825.01

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