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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,055.24, 637,568.40 and 258,081.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,055.24, 637,568.40 and 258,081.04 is: 356,113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,055.24 : 637,568.40 = 258,081.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,055.24/637,568.40 = 258,081.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,055.24x = 637,568.40 × 258,081.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,055.24x = 164,544,315,743.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,544,315,743.14/462,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,113.95

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