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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,001.05, 637,554.66 and 258,054.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,001.05, 637,554.66 and 258,054.83 is: 356,111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,001.05 : 637,554.66 = 258,054.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,001.05/637,554.66 = 258,054.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,001.05x = 637,554.66 × 258,054.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,001.05x = 164,524,059,402.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,524,059,402.01/462,001.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,111.88

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