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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,034.08, 637,609.25 and 258,093.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,034.08, 637,609.25 and 258,093.59 is: 356,170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,034.08 : 637,609.25 = 258,093.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,034.08/637,609.25 = 258,093.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,034.08x = 637,609.25 × 258,093.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,034.08x = 164,562,860,349.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,562,860,349.71/462,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,170.39

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