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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,995.16, 637,546.60 and 258,048.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,995.16, 637,546.60 and 258,048.98 is: 356,103.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,995.16 : 637,546.60 = 258,048.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,995.16/637,546.60 = 258,048.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,995.16x = 637,546.60 × 258,048.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,995.16x = 164,518,249,832.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,518,249,832.47/461,995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,103.84

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