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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,057.73, 636,262.44 and 257,121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,057.73, 636,262.44 and 257,121.54 is: 354,829.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,057.73 : 636,262.44 = 257,121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,057.73/636,262.44 = 257,121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,057.73x = 636,262.44 × 257,121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,057.73x = 163,596,778,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,596,778,416.96/461,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,829.27

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