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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,773.44, 637,241.31 and 257,827.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,773.44, 637,241.31 and 257,827.83 is: 355,799.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,773.44 : 637,241.31 = 257,827.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,773.44/637,241.31 = 257,827.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,773.44x = 637,241.31 × 257,827.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,773.44x = 164,298,542,854.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,298,542,854.52/461,773.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,799.03

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