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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,984.12, 637,545.90 and 258,052.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,984.12, 637,545.90 and 258,052.92 is: 356,117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,984.12 : 637,545.90 = 258,052.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,984.12/637,545.90 = 258,052.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,984.12x = 637,545.90 × 258,052.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,984.12x = 164,520,581,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,520,581,129.03/461,984.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,117.39

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