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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,036.96, 637,604.08 and 258,091.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,036.96, 637,604.08 and 258,091.56 is: 356,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,036.96 : 637,604.08 = 258,091.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,036.96/637,604.08 = 258,091.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,036.96x = 637,604.08 × 258,091.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,036.96x = 164,560,231,669.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,560,231,669.57/462,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,162.48

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