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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,098.44, 637,673.01 and 258,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,098.44, 637,673.01 and 258,108.76 is: 356,177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,098.44 : 637,673.01 = 258,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,098.44/637,673.01 = 258,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,098.44x = 637,673.01 × 258,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,098.44x = 164,588,989,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,588,989,896.57/462,098.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,177.33

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