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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,033.58, 637,608.56 and 258,093.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,033.58, 637,608.56 and 258,093.10 is: 356,169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,033.58 : 637,608.56 = 258,093.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,033.58/637,608.56 = 258,093.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,033.58x = 637,608.56 × 258,093.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,033.58x = 164,562,365,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,562,365,358.43/462,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,169.71

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