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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,811.06, 637,310.07 and 257,855.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,811.06, 637,310.07 and 257,855.09 is: 355,846.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,811.06 : 637,310.07 = 257,855.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,811.06/637,310.07 = 257,855.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,811.06x = 637,310.07 × 257,855.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,811.06x = 164,333,642,271.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,333,642,271.21/461,811.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,846.05

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