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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,195.46, 636,450.70 and 257,241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,195.46, 636,450.70 and 257,241.13 is: 354,993.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,195.46 : 636,450.70 = 257,241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,195.46/636,450.70 = 257,241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,195.46x = 636,450.70 × 257,241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,195.46x = 163,721,297,485.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,721,297,485.63/461,195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,993.30

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