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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,032.45, 637,607 and 258,091.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,032.45, 637,607 and 258,091.97 is: 356,168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,032.45 : 637,607 = 258,091.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,032.45/637,607 = 258,091.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,032.45x = 637,607 × 258,091.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,032.45x = 164,561,243,527.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,561,243,527.76/462,032.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,168.15

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