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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,647.27, 637,105.26 and 257,738.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,647.27, 637,105.26 and 257,738.28 is: 355,696.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,647.27 : 637,105.26 = 257,738.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,647.27/637,105.26 = 257,738.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,647.27x = 637,105.26 × 257,738.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,647.27x = 164,206,413,891.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,206,413,891.35/461,647.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,696.71

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