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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,786.24, 634,498.92 and 258,582.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,786.24, 634,498.92 and 258,582.24 is: 356,840.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,786.24 : 634,498.92 = 258,582.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,786.24/634,498.92 = 258,582.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,786.24x = 634,498.92 × 258,582.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,786.24x = 164,070,152,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,070,152,011.18/459,786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,840.07

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