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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,994.14, 637,545.09 and 258,048.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,994.14, 637,545.09 and 258,048.03 is: 356,102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,994.14 : 637,545.09 = 258,048.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,994.14/637,545.09 = 258,048.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,994.14x = 637,545.09 × 258,048.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,994.14x = 164,517,257,869.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,517,257,869.15/461,994.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,102.48

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