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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,995.63, 637,534.92 and 258,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,995.63, 637,534.92 and 258,045.60 is: 356,092.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,995.63 : 637,534.92 = 258,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,995.63/637,534.92 = 258,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,995.63x = 637,534.92 × 258,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,995.63x = 164,513,080,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,513,080,952.35/461,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,092.29

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