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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,775.44, 637,244.06 and 257,829.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,775.44, 637,244.06 and 257,829.84 is: 355,801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,775.44 : 637,244.06 = 257,829.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,775.44/637,244.06 = 257,829.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,775.44x = 637,244.06 × 257,829.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,775.44x = 164,300,534,030.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,300,534,030.75/461,775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,801.80

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