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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,088.43, 637,659.24 and 258,098.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,088.43, 637,659.24 and 258,098.74 is: 356,163.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,088.43 : 637,659.24 = 258,098.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,088.43/637,659.24 = 258,098.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,088.43x = 637,659.24 × 258,098.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,088.43x = 164,579,043,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,579,043,831.34/462,088.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,163.53

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