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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,320.76, 636,623.05 and 257,371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,320.76, 636,623.05 and 257,371.73 is: 355,173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,320.76 : 636,623.05 = 257,371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,320.76/636,623.05 = 257,371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,320.76x = 636,623.05 × 257,371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,320.76x = 163,848,773,196.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,848,773,196.69/461,320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,173.20

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