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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,759.08, 637,221.33 and 257,813.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,759.08, 637,221.33 and 257,813.13 is: 355,778.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,759.08 : 637,221.33 = 257,813.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,759.08/637,221.33 = 257,813.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,759.08x = 637,221.33 × 257,813.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,759.08x = 164,284,023,997.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,284,023,997.01/461,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,778.65

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