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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,062.68, 637,641.51 and 258,134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,062.68, 637,641.51 and 258,134.04 is: 356,222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,062.68 : 637,641.51 = 258,134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,062.68/637,641.51 = 258,134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,062.68x = 637,641.51 × 258,134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,062.68x = 164,596,979,048.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,596,979,048.00/462,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,222.19

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