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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,780.44, 637,250.96 and 257,834.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,780.44, 637,250.96 and 257,834.84 is: 355,808.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,780.44 : 637,250.96 = 257,834.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,780.44/637,250.96 = 257,834.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,780.44x = 637,250.96 × 257,834.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,780.44x = 164,305,499,311.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,305,499,311.45/461,780.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,808.70

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