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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,094.68, 636,309.42 and 257,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,094.68, 636,309.42 and 257,145.84 is: 354,860.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,094.68 : 636,309.42 = 257,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,094.68/636,309.42 = 257,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,094.68x = 636,309.42 × 257,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,094.68x = 163,624,320,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,624,320,787.96/461,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,860.57

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