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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,994.63, 637,533.54 and 258,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,994.63, 637,533.54 and 258,044.60 is: 356,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,994.63 : 637,533.54 = 258,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,994.63/637,533.54 = 258,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,994.63x = 637,533.54 × 258,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,994.63x = 164,512,084,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,512,084,128.22/461,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,090.90

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