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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,414, 633,991.32 and 258,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,414, 633,991.32 and 258,210 is: 356,329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,414 : 633,991.32 = 258,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,414/633,991.32 = 258,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,414x = 633,991.32 × 258,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,414x = 163,702,898,737.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,702,898,737.20/459,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,329.80

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