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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,186.20, 635,055.66 and 258,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,186.20, 635,055.66 and 258,982.20 is: 357,394.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,186.20 : 635,055.66 = 258,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,186.20/635,055.66 = 258,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,186.20x = 635,055.66 × 258,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,186.20x = 164,468,111,949.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,468,111,949.25/460,186.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,394.71

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