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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,106.72, 637,687.14 and 258,156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,106.72, 637,687.14 and 258,156.76 is: 356,245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,106.72 : 637,687.14 = 258,156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,106.72/637,687.14 = 258,156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,106.72x = 637,687.14 × 258,156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,106.72x = 164,623,245,956.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,623,245,956.07/462,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,245.08

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