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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,629.09, 637,045.72 and 257,668.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,629.09, 637,045.72 and 257,668.21 is: 355,580.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,629.09 : 637,045.72 = 257,668.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,629.09/637,045.72 = 257,668.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,629.09x = 637,045.72 × 257,668.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,629.09x = 164,146,430,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,146,430,360.56/461,629.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,580.78

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