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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,105.72, 637,685.76 and 258,155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,105.72, 637,685.76 and 258,155.76 is: 356,243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,105.72 : 637,685.76 = 258,155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,105.72/637,685.76 = 258,155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,105.72x = 637,685.76 × 258,155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,105.72x = 164,622,252,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,622,252,013.98/462,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,243.70

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