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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,052.01, 637,629.08 and 258,102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,052.01, 637,629.08 and 258,102.32 is: 356,179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,052.01 : 637,629.08 = 258,102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,052.01/637,629.08 = 258,102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,052.01x = 637,629.08 × 258,102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,052.01x = 164,573,540,368.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,573,540,368.81/462,052.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,179.69

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