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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,001.11, 637,554.80 and 258,054.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,001.11, 637,554.80 and 258,054.93 is: 356,112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,001.11 : 637,554.80 = 258,054.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,001.11/637,554.80 = 258,054.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,001.11x = 637,554.80 × 258,054.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,001.11x = 164,524,157,994.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,524,157,994.89/462,001.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,112.04

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