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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,036.08, 637,612.01 and 258,095.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,036.08, 637,612.01 and 258,095.59 is: 356,173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,036.08 : 637,612.01 = 258,095.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,036.08/637,612.01 = 258,095.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,036.08x = 637,612.01 × 258,095.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,036.08x = 164,564,847,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,564,847,912.04/462,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,173.15

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