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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,033.08, 637,607.87 and 258,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,033.08, 637,607.87 and 258,092.60 is: 356,169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,033.08 : 637,607.87 = 258,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,033.08/637,607.87 = 258,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,033.08x = 637,607.87 × 258,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,033.08x = 164,561,868,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,561,868,470.26/462,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,169.02

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