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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,084.19, 637,653.41 and 258,094.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,084.19, 637,653.41 and 258,094.50 is: 356,157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,084.19 : 637,653.41 = 258,094.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,084.19/637,653.41 = 258,094.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,084.19x = 637,653.41 × 258,094.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,084.19x = 164,574,840,352.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,574,840,352.01/462,084.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,157.69

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