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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,035.08, 637,610.63 and 258,094.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,035.08, 637,610.63 and 258,094.59 is: 356,171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,035.08 : 637,610.63 = 258,094.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,035.08/637,610.63 = 258,094.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,035.08x = 637,610.63 × 258,094.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,035.08x = 164,563,854,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,563,854,129.49/462,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,171.77

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