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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,082.51, 636,297.57 and 257,146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,082.51, 636,297.57 and 257,146.58 is: 354,864.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,082.51 : 636,297.57 = 257,146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,082.51/636,297.57 = 257,146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,082.51x = 636,297.57 × 257,146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,082.51x = 163,621,745,578.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,621,745,578.56/461,082.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,864.35

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