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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,060.68, 637,638.75 and 258,132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,060.68, 637,638.75 and 258,132.04 is: 356,219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,060.68 : 637,638.75 = 258,132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,060.68/637,638.75 = 258,132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,060.68x = 637,638.75 × 258,132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,060.68x = 164,594,989,726.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,594,989,726.45/462,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,219.43

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