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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,997.02, 637,549.05 and 258,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,997.02, 637,549.05 and 258,050.92 is: 356,106.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,997.02 : 637,549.05 = 258,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,997.02/637,549.05 = 258,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,997.02x = 637,549.05 × 258,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,997.02x = 164,520,118,897.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,520,118,897.63/461,997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,106.45

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