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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,278, 633,863.04 and 258,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,278, 633,863.04 and 258,074 is: 356,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,278 : 633,863.04 = 258,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,278/633,863.04 = 258,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,278x = 633,863.04 × 258,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,278x = 163,583,570,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,583,570,184.96/459,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,175.50

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