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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,000.55, 637,553.97 and 258,054.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,000.55, 637,553.97 and 258,054.33 is: 356,111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,000.55 : 637,553.97 = 258,054.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,000.55/637,553.97 = 258,054.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,000.55x = 637,553.97 × 258,054.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,000.55x = 164,523,562,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,523,562,567.19/462,000.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,111.19

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