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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,787.87, 637,261.17 and 257,842.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,787.87, 637,261.17 and 257,842.26 is: 355,818.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,787.87 : 637,261.17 = 257,842.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,787.87/637,261.17 = 257,842.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,787.87x = 637,261.17 × 257,842.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,787.87x = 164,312,860,283.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,312,860,283.04/461,787.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,818.92

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