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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,804.22, 637,300.64 and 257,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,804.22, 637,300.64 and 257,848.24 is: 355,836.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,804.22 : 637,300.64 = 257,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,804.22/637,300.64 = 257,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,804.22x = 637,300.64 × 257,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,804.22x = 164,326,848,374.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,326,848,374.87/461,804.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,836.61

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