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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,044.91, 637,580.42 and 258,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,044.91, 637,580.42 and 258,067.52 is: 356,109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,044.91 : 637,580.42 = 258,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,044.91/637,580.42 = 258,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,044.91x = 637,580.42 × 258,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,044.91x = 164,538,797,789.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,538,797,789.96/462,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,109.97

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