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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,013.80, 637,572.24 and 258,067.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,013.80, 637,572.24 and 258,067.56 is: 356,129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,013.80 : 637,572.24 = 258,067.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,013.80/637,572.24 = 258,067.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,013.80x = 637,572.24 × 258,067.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,013.80x = 164,536,712,300.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,536,712,300.53/462,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,129.43

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