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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,792.24, 634,507.14 and 258,588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,792.24, 634,507.14 and 258,588.24 is: 356,848.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,792.24 : 634,507.14 = 258,588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,792.24/634,507.14 = 258,588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,792.24x = 634,507.14 × 258,588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,792.24x = 164,076,084,600.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,076,084,600.03/459,792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,848.31

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