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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,997.14, 637,549.23 and 258,051.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,997.14, 637,549.23 and 258,051.03 is: 356,106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,997.14 : 637,549.23 = 258,051.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,997.14/637,549.23 = 258,051.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,997.14x = 637,549.23 × 258,051.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,997.14x = 164,520,235,477.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,520,235,477.21/461,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,106.61

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