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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,102.75, 637,678.83 and 258,113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,102.75, 637,678.83 and 258,113.01 is: 356,183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,102.75 : 637,678.83 = 258,113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,102.75/637,678.83 = 258,113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,102.75x = 637,678.83 × 258,113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,102.75x = 164,593,202,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,593,202,224.58/462,102.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,183.13

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