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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,003.10, 637,566.90 and 258,062.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,003.10, 637,566.90 and 258,062.61 is: 356,127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,003.10 : 637,566.90 = 258,062.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,003.10/637,566.90 = 258,062.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,003.10x = 637,566.90 × 258,062.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,003.10x = 164,532,178,263.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,532,178,263.61/462,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,127.87

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