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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,096.69, 637,670.60 and 258,107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,096.69, 637,670.60 and 258,107.01 is: 356,174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,096.69 : 637,670.60 = 258,107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,096.69/637,670.60 = 258,107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,096.69x = 637,670.60 × 258,107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,096.69x = 164,587,250,640.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,587,250,640.37/462,096.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,174.92

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