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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,993.44, 637,544.22 and 258,047.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,993.44, 637,544.22 and 258,047.26 is: 356,101.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,993.44 : 637,544.22 = 258,047.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,993.44/637,544.22 = 258,047.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,993.44x = 637,544.22 × 258,047.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,993.44x = 164,516,539,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,516,539,099.84/461,993.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,101.46

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