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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,996.13, 637,535.61 and 258,046.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,996.13, 637,535.61 and 258,046.10 is: 356,092.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,996.13 : 637,535.61 = 258,046.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,996.13/637,535.61 = 258,046.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,996.13x = 637,535.61 × 258,046.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,996.13x = 164,513,574,583.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,513,574,583.94/461,996.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,092.97

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