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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,777.73, 637,247.01 and 257,831.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,777.73, 637,247.01 and 257,831.76 is: 355,804.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,777.73 : 637,247.01 = 257,831.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,777.73/637,247.01 = 257,831.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,777.73x = 637,247.01 × 257,831.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,777.73x = 164,302,518,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,302,518,143.04/461,777.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,804.34

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