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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,058.23, 636,263.13 and 257,122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,058.23, 636,263.13 and 257,122.04 is: 354,829.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,058.23 : 636,263.13 = 257,122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,058.23/636,263.13 = 257,122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,058.23x = 636,263.13 × 257,122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,058.23x = 163,597,273,962.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,597,273,962.39/461,058.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,829.96

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