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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,042.91, 637,577.66 and 258,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,042.91, 637,577.66 and 258,065.52 is: 356,107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,042.91 : 637,577.66 = 258,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,042.91/637,577.66 = 258,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,042.91x = 637,577.66 × 258,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,042.91x = 164,536,810,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,536,810,368.28/462,042.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,107.21

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