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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,094.60, 637,683.52 and 258,148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,094.60, 637,683.52 and 258,148.44 is: 356,240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,094.60 : 637,683.52 = 258,148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,094.60/637,683.52 = 258,148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,094.60x = 637,683.52 × 258,148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,094.60x = 164,617,005,901.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,617,005,901.71/462,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,240.92

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