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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,812.06, 637,311.45 and 257,856.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,812.06, 637,311.45 and 257,856.09 is: 355,847.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,812.06 : 637,311.45 = 257,856.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,812.06/637,311.45 = 257,856.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,812.06x = 637,311.45 × 257,856.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,812.06x = 164,334,638,609.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,334,638,609.23/461,812.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,847.44

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