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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,055.35, 636,259.16 and 257,119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,055.35, 636,259.16 and 257,119.17 is: 354,826.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,055.35 : 636,259.16 = 257,119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,055.35/636,259.16 = 257,119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,055.35x = 636,259.16 × 257,119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,055.35x = 163,594,425,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,594,425,380.92/461,055.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,826.00

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