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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,114.88, 637,655.40 and 258,140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,114.88, 637,655.40 and 258,140.57 is: 356,198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,114.88 : 637,655.40 = 258,140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,114.88/637,655.40 = 258,140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,114.88x = 637,655.40 × 258,140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,114.88x = 164,604,725,231.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,604,725,231.30/462,114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,198.71

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