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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,002.46, 637,556.67 and 258,056.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,002.46, 637,556.67 and 258,056.27 is: 356,113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,002.46 : 637,556.67 = 258,056.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,002.46/637,556.67 = 258,056.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,002.46x = 637,556.67 × 258,056.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,002.46x = 164,525,492,986.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,525,492,986.04/462,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,113.89

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