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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,196.46, 636,452.08 and 257,242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,196.46, 636,452.08 and 257,242.13 is: 354,994.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,196.46 : 636,452.08 = 257,242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,196.46/636,452.08 = 257,242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,196.46x = 636,452.08 × 257,242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,196.46x = 163,722,288,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,722,288,702.13/461,196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,994.68

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