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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,041.91, 637,576.28 and 258,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,041.91, 637,576.28 and 258,064.52 is: 356,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,041.91 : 637,576.28 = 258,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,041.91/637,576.28 = 258,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,041.91x = 637,576.28 × 258,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,041.91x = 164,535,818,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,535,818,900.69/462,041.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,105.83

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