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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,806.07, 637,303.19 and 257,850.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,806.07, 637,303.19 and 257,850.09 is: 355,839.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,806.07 : 637,303.19 = 257,850.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,806.07/637,303.19 = 257,850.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,806.07x = 637,303.19 × 257,850.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,806.07x = 164,328,683,609.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,328,683,609.54/461,806.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,839.16

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