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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,043.91, 637,579.04 and 258,066.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,043.91, 637,579.04 and 258,066.52 is: 356,108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,043.91 : 637,579.04 = 258,066.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,043.91/637,579.04 = 258,066.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,043.91x = 637,579.04 × 258,066.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,043.91x = 164,537,804,077.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,537,804,077.74/462,043.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,108.59

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