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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,812.55, 637,312.13 and 257,856.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,812.55, 637,312.13 and 257,856.57 is: 355,848.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,812.55 : 637,312.13 = 257,856.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,812.55/637,312.13 = 257,856.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,812.55x = 637,312.13 × 257,856.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,812.55x = 164,335,118,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,335,118,571.91/461,812.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,848.10

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