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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,992.44, 637,542.85 and 258,046.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,992.44, 637,542.85 and 258,046.26 is: 356,100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,992.44 : 637,542.85 = 258,046.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,992.44/637,542.85 = 258,046.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,992.44x = 637,542.85 × 258,046.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,992.44x = 164,515,546,742.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,515,546,742.01/461,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,100.08

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