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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,993.54, 637,544.35 and 258,047.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,993.54, 637,544.35 and 258,047.36 is: 356,101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,993.54 : 637,544.35 = 258,047.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,993.54/637,544.35 = 258,047.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,993.54x = 637,544.35 × 258,047.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,993.54x = 164,516,632,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,516,632,567.58/461,993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,101.59

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