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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,825.24, 634,552.68 and 258,621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,825.24, 634,552.68 and 258,621.24 is: 356,893.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,825.24 : 634,552.68 = 258,621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,825.24/634,552.68 = 258,621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,825.24x = 634,552.68 × 258,621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,825.24x = 164,108,800,946.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,108,800,946.92/459,825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,893.85

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