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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,999.65, 637,552.75 and 258,053.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,999.65, 637,552.75 and 258,053.53 is: 356,110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,999.65 : 637,552.75 = 258,053.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,999.65/637,552.75 = 258,053.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,999.65x = 637,552.75 × 258,053.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,999.65x = 164,522,736,408.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,522,736,408.44/461,999.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,110.09

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