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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,998.01, 637,550.54 and 258,051.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,998.01, 637,550.54 and 258,051.83 is: 356,107.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,998.01 : 637,550.54 = 258,051.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,998.01/637,550.54 = 258,051.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,998.01x = 637,550.54 × 258,051.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,998.01x = 164,521,079,086.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,521,079,086.48/461,998.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,107.77

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