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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,908.98, 637,415.73 and 257,956.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,908.98, 637,415.73 and 257,956.65 is: 355,969.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,908.98 : 637,415.73 = 257,956.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,908.98/637,415.73 = 257,956.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,908.98x = 637,415.73 × 257,956.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,908.98x = 164,425,626,368.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,425,626,368.11/461,908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,969.75

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