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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,064.79, 636,272.18 and 257,128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,064.79, 636,272.18 and 257,128.60 is: 354,839.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,064.79 : 636,272.18 = 257,128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,064.79/636,272.18 = 257,128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,064.79x = 636,272.18 × 257,128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,064.79x = 163,603,775,505.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,603,775,505.17/461,064.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,839.01

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