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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,809.07, 637,307.33 and 257,853.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,809.07, 637,307.33 and 257,853.09 is: 355,843.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,809.07 : 637,307.33 = 257,853.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,809.07/637,307.33 = 257,853.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,809.07x = 637,307.33 × 257,853.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,809.07x = 164,331,663,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,331,663,030.88/461,809.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,843.30

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