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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,002.10, 637,565.52 and 258,061.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,002.10, 637,565.52 and 258,061.61 is: 356,126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,002.10 : 637,565.52 = 258,061.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,002.10/637,565.52 = 258,061.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,002.10x = 637,565.52 × 258,061.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,002.10x = 164,531,181,383.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,531,181,383.86/462,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,126.48

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