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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,983.12, 637,544.52 and 258,051.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,983.12, 637,544.52 and 258,051.92 is: 356,116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,983.12 : 637,544.52 = 258,051.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,983.12/637,544.52 = 258,051.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,983.12x = 637,544.52 × 258,051.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,983.12x = 164,519,587,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,519,587,471.48/461,983.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,116.01

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